Harrier 809

Britain's Legendary Jump Jet and the Untold Story of the Falklands War

By: Rowland White

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Paperback | 31 August 2021

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From one of the leading voices in aviation non-fiction, and the bestselling author of Vulcan 607, the untold story of the Falklands War and the iconic 809 Squadron. Perfect for fans of SPITFIRE.

April 1982. Argentina invades the Falkland Islands.

In response, Britain despatches a naval task force. Eight thousand miles from home, its fate hinges on just twenty Sea Harriers against the two hundred-strong might of the Argentine Air Force.

The odds against them are overwhelming.
The MoD's own estimates suggest that half the Harriers will be lost in the opening days of the conflict. They need backup. Within three weeks 809 Naval Air Squadron is reformed, trained and heading south, ready for war.

Not since World War Two had so much been expected of such a small band of pilots.

About the Author

Rowland White is the author of four critically acclaimed works of aviation history: Vulcan 607, Phoenix Squadron, Storm Front and Into The Black, as well as a compendium of all things aviation, The Big Book Of Flight. His writing has appeared in a variety of national magazines and newspapers including the Guardian, Daily Mail and Esquire magazine.

Born and brought up in Cambridge, Rowland studied Modern History at Liverpool University. He has held a private pilot’s licence since 1998.

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