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SABRE

From the Cockpit, No 15

Charles Keil

This new book looks in depth at the Canadair Sabre in Royal Air Force service, beginning with the initiating ‘Bechers Brook’ ferry flights, and describes and evaluates its flying characteristics and general performance, and its employment in both the 2nd Tactical Air Force in Germany and in Fighter Command in Britain . It also gives a rare insight into the servicing procedures required to keep the aircraft in the air.

The principal author flew Sabres on No 26 Squadron, and his detailed running text is, as is customary in this series of books, amplified by the recollections, opinions and experiences of others with first-hand knowledge of the aircraft, and by a huge selection of photographs, many of which have not been published hitherto.

Book specifications.

210 × 297mm, 120 pages, 143 photographs, 29 artworks.

Square-backed card covers, sewn binding.

ISBN 978 0 946958 76 4

Price £17.95 net

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SWIFT

From the Cockpit, No 14

Nigel Walpole

Initially seen as the great rival to the Hawker Hunter, the Supermarine Swift F.1 and F.2 proved to be unsuited to the rôle required of an interceptor fighter but the design was recast, resulting in an efficient low-level fighter-reconnaissance aircraft that gave valuable service during the Cold War.

This latest  title in the ‘From the Cockpit’ series traces the evolution of the Swift and offers first-hand recollections and assessments from those who flew the aircraft, both in the early days with Fighter Command and in later years with 2TAF over Germany , together with the usual feast of photographs and colour artwork.

Book specifications.

210 × 297mm, 104 pages, 136 photographs, 14 artworks.

Square-backed card covers, sewn binding.

ISBN 978 0 946958 75 7

Price £16.95 net

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