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-Since the late 1950s, research on fixed wing aircraft that can take off and land without using a runway has been active in various countries, and despite many trials and errors, the British prototype P1127 has the most practical form. did.
-The United States and West Germany, who have shown a strong interest in this machine, have also joined the development, and evaluation tests will be conducted jointly by the three countries using a prototype ordered under the new name Kestrel.
-After that, West Germany withdrew from the plan due to budget constraints, but the UK continued to work hard and finally put it into practical use, and the Air Force started operation under the official name of Harrier GR1.
-Here is the history of new V / STOL machines.
-This issue is the second of Harrier special edition following [191] [BAe Sea Harrier].
-Above all, we will give a thorough explanation focusing on the first generation type that should be the original of the Harrier series.
-In addition to interesting articles such as the background of development, types, pilot interviews, etc., it is also packed with photos of the first public release from Japan from England.
-Please look forward to it.
-32 pages in color, 88 pages in monochrome, 120 pages in total
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