Jump Jet
The Secret History of the Harrier
$50.99
- Hardcover
384 pages
- Release Date
6 October 2026
Summary
PRE-ORDER THE FASCINATING AND UNEXPECTED STORY OF THE ICONIC HARRIER JUMP JET, AND THE BRITISH ENGINEER WHO BUILT IT
Victory in the Falklands War made the Harrier’s name as a world-beating British icon, as capable of giving the enemy a bloody nose as it was of thrilling the crowds at airshows with its thunderous aerial ballet. Its failure seemed inconceivable.
But that’s not the real story of the Harrier.
From its inception, it faced an uncertain future. Designed to …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780241738078 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0241738075 |
| Author: | Michael Pryce |
| Publisher: | Penguin Books Ltd |
| Imprint: | Michael Joseph Ltd |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 384 |
| Release Date: | 6 October 2026 |
| Weight: | 630g |
| Dimensions: | 36mm x 164mm x 242mm |
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Critics Review
A fascinating, insightful and revealing history of this iconic British jet. * John Nicol, bestselling author of Spitfire and Blitz *
An engineering marvel, the Harrier is a flying machine that seems to defy logic. Through a rich cast of characters and page-turning narrative, Michael Pryce reveals how, while rival jump jet designers pinned their hopes on data and analysis, and failed, the brilliance of the Harrier was born of human ingenuity, creativity and intuition. A superb book * Rory Sutherland, Author of Alchemy *
Rich in character, technical intrigue and moments of genuine wonder … Pryce has achieved something rare: a book about aerospace engineering that reads like a thriller … as exciting and bizarre as the Harrier itself * Joe Coles, Hush-Kit *
Michael Pryce
Michael Pryce
Michael Pryce studied the history of technology, completing a PhD before going on to work on aircraft projects, from the famous Harrier jump jet to electric ‘flying taxis’. He served as an independent science and technology advisor to the UK Government, a role that led to the creation of ‘Team Tempest’, focused on the future of fighter jet design.
In between his aviation projects, Pryce also contributed to the growth of Amazon during its early days as a book-selling company. Despite his passion for aviation, he once chose to become a parent over attending a visit to Top Gun, indicating his clear priorities.
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