The Gloster Javelin was the UK’s first line of night and all-weather air defence both at home and in RAF Germany.
In the 1950s, when it replaced the Meteor and Venom, this revolutionary bomber/interceptor became the focus of many great stories told here in terrific detail.
With an unorthodox aerodynamic design, the Javelin initially had major production issues, which involved a tendency for engines to self-destruct under certain conditions.
Despite this and the criticism it faced – its nickna.
Grub Street Javelin boys, hardcover/steve bond
