Hunters Over Arabia

Author : Ray Deacon
Publisher : Pen and Sword
Page : 374 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2019-07-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9781526721518

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Hunters Over Arabia by Ray Deacon Pdf

“Provides an incredible insight into not only the majestic and beautifully lined Hunter, but also to RAF operations in insurgent wars.” —Flight Line Book Review Based on official records held at the National Archives and other published sources, Hunters over Arabia presents an in-depth account of the operations performed by the Hawker Hunter squadrons policing the desert wastelands and high mountain ranges of the Middle East. Copiously illustrated with color and black and white photographs, a high percentage of operations performed by this versatile British ground attack and reconnaissance fighter are described in detail. Using a chronological format, the narrative focuses on the period during which the Hunter served in the Middle East, from 1960 to 1971. Further chapters are dedicated to the three Hunter variants most closely associated with the Middle East, the FGA.9, FR.10 and T.7, together with their respective allocation dates. A short background to Aden, its historical links to Britain, and RAF airfields administered by Middle East Command complete this factual account. “Will be referenced for years to come as the authoritative source of operations across the troubled Middle East at the end of British influence.” —Aircrew Book Review “Fantastic color and black and white images and beautifully written with great use of National Archive documentation. This book will thrill and inform all enthusiasts of the Hawker Hunter.” —Vintage Airfix

Author : Ray Deacon
Publisher : Pen and Sword
Page : 505 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2020-03-19
Category : History
ISBN : 9781526721471

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Tales from the Frontline by Ray Deacon Pdf

A fully illustrated account of Middle East Command’s strike force as told by its pilots and airmen, from the author of Hunters Over Arabia. After two years servicing Vampire trainers at the RAF’s Central Flying School, Ray Deacon left Little Rissington and joined thirty fellow airmen for a voyage out to Aden aboard HMT Nevassa on her last sailing as a troopship. Posted to 8 Squadron at RAF Khormaksar, he spent the next two years living and working in the torrid heat of this desert outpost. It had its compensations, however—the opportunity not only to experience life on a busy front-line operational squadron while working on ground attack and fighter reconnaissance versions of the Hawker Hunter, but to savor the delights of a trip in aeronautical engineer Sydney Camm’s most versatile aircraft topping his list. In addition to defending the skies above Aden and its Protectorates, Middle East Command expended a large proportion of its energy supporting army activities in the mountains of the Aden hinterland: dropping supplies, transporting personnel between posts, and in the case of the Hunter squadrons, attacking dissident targets and patrolling the border with Yemen. It was against this background that Deacon wrote his first book on RAF Middle East Command operations, Hunters over Arabia. Tales from the Frontline: Middle East Hunters is a fully illustrated companion volume that comprises anecdotes, stories, and experiences of life on the Hunter squadrons as told by the pilots and airmen who flew and maintained the Hunter during its twelve-year tenure in Arabia.

Author : F.M. Hunter
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 245 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2013-10-23
Category : History
ISBN : 9781136993749

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An Account of the British Settlement of Aden in Arabia by F.M. Hunter Pdf

First published in 1877, the following monograph gives account of the settlement of Aden in six parts that include the records of the Adea Residency, a section on the author's personal experience, a map of the Peninsula, and a sketch map showing Kafilah routes.

Author : Michael D. Petraglia,Jeffrey I. Rose
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2009-11-27
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789048127191

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The Evolution of Human Populations in Arabia by Michael D. Petraglia,Jeffrey I. Rose Pdf

The romantic landscapes and exotic cultures of Arabia have long captured the int- ests of both academics and the general public alike. The wide array and incredible variety of environments found across the Arabian peninsula are truly dramatic; tro- cal coastal plains are found bordering up against barren sandy deserts, high mountain plateaus are deeply incised by ancient river courses. As the birthplace of Islam, the recent history of the region is well documented and thoroughly studied. However, legendary explorers such as T.E. Lawrence, Wilfred Thesiger, and St. John Philby discovered hints of a much deeper past during their travels across the subcontinent. Drawn to Arabia by the magnifcent solitude of its vast sand seas, these intrepid adventurers learned from the Bedouin how to penetrate its deserts and returned with stirring accounts of lost civilizations among the wind-swept dunes. We now know that, prior to recorded history, Arabia housed countless peoples living a variety of lifestyles, including some of the world’s earliest pastoralists, c- munities of incipient farmers, fshermen dubbed the “Ichthyophagi” by ancient Greek geographers, and Paleolithic big-game hunters who were among the frst humans to depart their ancestral homeland in Africa. In fact, some archaeological investigations indicate that Arabia was inhabited by early hominins extending far back into the Early Pleistocene, perhaps even into the Late Pliocene.

Author : Martin W Bowman
Publisher : Pen and Sword Aviation
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2020-07-22
Category : History
ISBN : 9781526705631

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The Hawker Hunter by Martin W Bowman Pdf

If ever there was a real pilot's airplane it was the Hunter; an outstanding multipurpose aircraft which excelled in the roles of interceptor fighter, ground attack, reconnaissance, research vehicle and two-seater trainer, not forgetting its dramatic formation aerobatic performances. The Hunter is one of the world's greatest aircraft. For three decades, pilots have enthused about it, extolling the virtues of its smooth, aerodynamic lines, 4 x 30mm cannon, the Rolls-Royce Avon engine, and its outstandingly honest handling characteristics combined with a lively performance. It saw operational deployment in Europe with Fighter Command and 2nd TAF, in Cyprus, the Middle East and the Far East, operating in the ground-attack role against rebels in Aden and Malaysia respectively. The Hunter was a classic thoroughbred of its time, from the stables of one of the finest fighter manufacturers in the world and, for fifty years, its adaptability was rarely challenged. Although the last example was retired in July 2001, the Hunter legend undoubtedly lives on, with 114 potentially air worthy airframes located in fourteen countries around the world. Here, the legendary tale of the Hunter is told in words and images.

Author : Peter Vincent
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 334 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2008-01-17
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780203030882

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Saudi Arabia: An Environmental Overview by Peter Vincent Pdf

A comprehensive overview of Saudi Arabia‘s environment, this volume is a unique and authoritative text on the geological and environmental aspects of Saudi Arabia, a country about which little is known by the outside world. Saudi Arabia is a fascinating country with a long tradition of environmental awareness and sensitivity, pitted again

Author : Martin W. Bowman
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2012-02-29
Category : History
ISBN : 9780752485140

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Hunter Story by Martin W. Bowman Pdf

One of the world's greatest aircraft, for three decades pilots enthused about the Hunter and its smooth lines, Rolls-Royce Avon engine, outstanding handling characteristics and lively performance. Designed by Sir Sydney Camm, the genius behind the Hurricane, work on the Hunter commenced late in 1948, but the post-war economic situation in Britain delayed its first flight until 20 July 1951. In September 1953 Neville Duke piloted a Hunter to shatter the world speed record. This book traces the history of the Hunter across RAF and worldwide service, from design and development to the glory days and the unforgettable aerobatic displays with the Black Knights, Black Arrows and Blue Diamonds. A real pilot's aeroplane, the Hunter reigned supreme for fifty years, with the last example retired in July 2001.

Author : Robert Bertram Serjeant
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 1976
Category : Social Science
ISBN : IND:39000003189268

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South Arabian Hunt by Robert Bertram Serjeant Pdf

Author : Roger D. Upton
Publisher : Georg Olms Verlag
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 1873
Category : Arabian horse
ISBN : 3487415410

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Newmarket & Arabia by Roger D. Upton Pdf

Roger D. Upton was a prominent expert in purebred Arabians and the English Thoroughbred. In his 1873 analysis, reproduced here, everything of interest is described, from the horse's characteristics and nature to their pure breeding.

Author : IUCN/SSC Re-introduction Specialist Group
Publisher : IUCN
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Animals
ISBN : 9782831711133

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Global Re-introduction Perspectives by IUCN/SSC Re-introduction Specialist Group Pdf

Author : David Gledhill,Simon Jakubowski
Publisher : Grub Street Publishing
Page : 245 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2021-10-27
Category : History
ISBN : 9781911667629

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Groundcrew Boys by David Gledhill,Simon Jakubowski Pdf

This collection of stories from Royal Air Force groundcrew reveals the critical operations and thrilling drama of Cold War hangars and airfields. Groundcrew Boys shares true stories of life on the flight line, written by those who served. Twenty engineers recall stories from combat zones around the world, working with aircraft as diverse as the Phantom, the Shackleton and the Sea Harrier. From humorous and ribald tales to thought provoking remembrances, these stories leave no doubt about the dedication and professionalism of those who served. Aviation author David Gledhill presents helpful historical context for each story, while numerous photographs, many from the groundcrew themselves, help bring their experiences to life.

Author : Serge Cleuziou,Maurizio Tosi
Publisher : Archaeopress Publishing Ltd
Page : 582 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2021-01-14
Category : History
ISBN : 9781789697896

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In the Shadow of the Ancestors: The Prehistoric Foundations of the Early Arabian Civilization in Oman by Serge Cleuziou,Maurizio Tosi Pdf

This book, first published in 2007, offered the first and only summary of decades of archaeological research in the Oman Peninsula. The original eleven chapters are expanded and enhanced in this new edition by a number of new ‘windows’, written by a new generation of scholars, in order to include more recent research and interpretations.

Author : Michael Rice
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2004-03-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9781134492626

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Egypt's Making by Michael Rice Pdf

Already a classic and widely used text, this second edition has been wholly revised and updated in the light of the many discoveries made since its first publication. Michael Rice's bold and original work evokes the fascination and wonder of the most ancient period of Egypt's history. Covering a huge range of topics, including formative influences in the political and social organization and art of Egypt, the origins of kingship, the age of pyramids, the nature of Egypt's contact with the lands around the Arabian Gulf, and the earliest identifiable developments of the historic Egyptian personality. Egypt's Making is a scholarly yet readable and imaginative approach to this compelling ancient civilization.

Author : William Tweedie
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 458 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 1894
Category : Arabian horse
ISBN : UIUC:30112074693539

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The Arabian Horse, His Country and People by William Tweedie Pdf

Author : Michael Rice
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2004-03-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781134492558

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Egypt's Legacy by Michael Rice Pdf

Drawing on Jungian psychology to show why Egypt has been so important in the history of Western civilisation, Michael Rice explains the majesty and enduring appeal of Egyptian civilization. Jung claimed that there exist certain psychological drives dormant in our shared unconscious: these are the archetypes. From the omnipotent god to the idea of the nation state, the formulation of most of these archetypes is owed to ancient Egypt. Michael Rice sets out to recover the sense of wonder that the Egyptians themselves felt as they contemplated the world in which they lived, and the way they expressed that wonder in the religion, art and literature. He traces the story of Egyptian civilization from its emergence in the third millennium BC to its transformation following the Macedonian conquest in 30 BC.