The Hawker Typhoon and later the Tempest both powered by the Napier Sabre engine, brought an increased combat capability to the RAF in WW2, to face the advanced designs coming into service with the Luftwaffe. It was not enough to match the German combat capabilities, as for success Britain had to exceed the performance of the enemy fighters.

This book covers in detail the design and development of the Hawker Hunter jet fighter from its inception in the late 1940s. A list of UK squadrons and users is included and a large number of photos and 3-view drawings are available, including models of unbuilt designs.

From the highly-successful author of Lightning Boys and Lightning Boys 2, Richard Pike, comes a welcome addition to the Boys series, Hunter Boys. A fascinating insight into the experiences and affections of those who flew the iconic Hawker Hunter. Fifteen aircrew relate their individual recollections of the highs and lows, the dramas and demands ......

Producer's notes: The Hawker Hunter was a classic jet aircraft designed after the Second World War, and which proved to be one of the most successful subsonic jet fighters produced by Great Britain. More than 400 were produced with a further 460 built under licence. The early models were designated as pure fighters, but as the aircraft ......