Hawker Typhoon, Tempest and Sea Fury (Crowood Aviation Series)

The first of a family of single-engine aircraft that would play an important part in the RAF's and Fleet Air Arm's contributions to the Second World War. The Typhoon was designed as a high-speed interceptor fighter and replacement for its forebear, the Hurricane. The Tempest was a development of the Typhoon. It was a more than capable ground-attack aircraft and defense fighter at medium altitudes. The final development of the line was the smaller and even faster Sea Fury, which had evolved from the Fury originally destined for the RAF. This well-researched and readable book tells the full story of these important aircraft. From the era of the biplane to that of the jet aircraft, the name Hawker has been synonymous with the Royal Air Force and the air wing of the Royal Navy, the Fleet Air Arm. Describes the design, development, and operation of the Typhoon, Tempest, and Sea Fury fighter planes. Kev Darling. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.