Jaguar Boys

Jaguar Boys True Tales from Operators of the Big Cat in Peace and War

Hardback (14 Jul 2014)

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Publisher's Synopsis

Originally intended as a trainer, the Anglo-French Sepecat jet, equipped with the very latest in weapon-aiming and navigational equipment, eventually became the backbone of the RAF’s tactical strike-attack and recce forces for a decade from the mid-1970s. In these pages, the Jaguar Boys – pilots, engineer and ground crew – tell of the aircraft’s drawbacks and joys, their sadness at losses, and their pleasure at its development into a readily-deployable and outstandingly-capable fighter-bomber for the post-Cold War era. Then came the Gulf War which signalled the start of a hectic sequence of operational adventures and upgrades for the ‘Boys’ and seasoned veterans tell of action over Iraq and in the Balkans. One of the best-loved of RAF types, the Jaguar commanded a fierce loyalty and affection which shines through in these accounts of an aircraft that will live forever in the memory.

Book information

ISBN: 9781909808157
Publisher: Grub Street Publishing
Imprint: Grub Street
Pub date:
DEWEY: 358.4183
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: 192 , 16 unnumbered of plates
Weight: 564g
Height: 243mm
Width: 161mm
Spine width: 24mm