Britain's Cold War Fighters explores the creation and development of the jet fighter, tracing the emergence of the first jet designs through to the first-generation jets, which entered service with the RAF and Fleet Air Arm.

Tim McLelland is an experienced and recognised author specialising in military aerospace subjects. He is also the writer of numerous well-known titles and contributor to many leading aerospace magazines. McLelland has flown in a wide range of military aircraft such as the Tornado, Harrier and Lightning, and has also taken part in four Red Arrows display routines. McLelland is a Vulcan specialist and has many contacts connected with the aircraft type including crew and designers.