Aces Of The Republic Of China Air Force

Author : Raymond Cheung
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 233 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2015-05-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781472805638

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Aces of the Republic of China Air Force by Raymond Cheung Pdf

The ace pilots of the Republic of China Air Force have long been shrouded in mystery and obscurity, as their retreat to Taiwan in 1949 and blanket martial law made records of the RoCAF all but impossible to access. Now, for the first time, the colourful story of these aces can finally be told. Using the latest research based on released archival information and full-colour illustrations, this book charts the history of the top scoring pilots of the RoCAF from the beginning of the gruelling, eight-year Sino-Japanese War to the conclusion of the Civil War against the Chinese Communists. Beginning as a ragged and very disparate group of planes and pilots drawn from various provincial air forces, the RoCAF gradually became standardised and was brought under American tutelage. Altogether it produced 17 aces who scored kills whilst flying a startling variety of aircraft, from biplanes to F-86 Sabres.

Author : Raymond Cheung
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 97 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2015-05-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781472805621

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Aces of the Republic of China Air Force by Raymond Cheung Pdf

The ace pilots of the Republic of China Air Force have long been shrouded in mystery and obscurity, as their retreat to Taiwan in 1949 and blanket martial law made records of the RoCAF all but impossible to access. Now, for the first time, the colourful story of these aces can finally be told. Using the latest research based on released archival information and full-colour illustrations, this book charts the history of the top scoring pilots of the RoCAF from the beginning of the gruelling, eight-year Sino-Japanese War to the conclusion of the Civil War against the Chinese Communists. Beginning as a ragged and very disparate group of planes and pilots drawn from various provincial air forces, the RoCAF gradually became standardised and was brought under American tutelage. Altogether it produced 17 aces who scored kills whilst flying a startling variety of aircraft, from biplanes to F-86 Sabres.

Author : Kenneth W. Allen
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : China
ISBN : UCBK:C064394151

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People's Republic of China People's Liberation Army Air Force by Kenneth W. Allen Pdf

Author : Richard P. Hallion,Roger Cliff,Phillip C. Saunders,Center for the Study of Chinese Military Affairs (National Defense University)
Publisher : Government Printing Office
Page : 426 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2012-10-03
Category : History
ISBN : 0160913861

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The Chinese Air Force by Richard P. Hallion,Roger Cliff,Phillip C. Saunders,Center for the Study of Chinese Military Affairs (National Defense University) Pdf

Presents revised and edited papers from a October 2010 conference held in Taipei on the Chinese Air Force. The conference was jointly organized by Taiwan?s Council for Advanced Policy Studies, the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, the U.S. National Defense University, and the RAND Corporation. This books offers a complete picture of where the Chinese air force is today, where it has come from, and most importantly, where it is headed.

Author : Roy Choo,Peter Ho
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2021-06-29
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1950394034

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Modern Taiwanese Air Power by Roy Choo,Peter Ho Pdf

The sovereign status of Taiwan - or the Republic of China - has been a source of instability in the Asia-Pacific region for much of the last 70 years. While Taiwan aspires to be an independent and democratic nation, the communist-led People's Republic of China sees it as a breakaway province. With Beijing flexing its muscles in recent years amid rising tensions between China and the US, the potential for a military flashpoint along the narrow Taiwan Strait cannot be overstated.The strategy of the Republic of China Armed Forces is to present Beijing with a credible deterrent, and should this fail, defend against a People's Liberation Army attack and possible invasion. The Republic of China Air Force (ROCAF) is charged with the defence of airspace over and around Taiwan and enabling military operations in land and sea domains. If necessary, it could also take the battle into China as part of a multi-pronged offensive effort.While the ROCAF is relatively well-equipped and trained, attempts to modernise have been hit by political and fiscal challenges. The ROCAF has made some headway with mid-life upgrades for the majority of its more than 20-year-old fighter fleet and will receive a much-needed boost with the introduction of F-16C/D Block 70s in the coming years. However, it still lacks many force-multiplier capabilities such as aerial refuelling and electronic warfare. Amid qualitative and quantitative improvements to the PLA air combat fleets, the military balance across the Taiwan Strait continues to tip towards Mainland China.This book provides a comprehensive study of Taiwan's air force with in-depth analysis backed by high-quality images. It examines ROCAF combat capabilities today, its aircraft fleet, and what the future holds for the air arm.

Author : Rafael A López Permuy
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 161 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2013-03-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781780964409

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Spanish Republican Aces by Rafael A López Permuy Pdf

At the start of the Spanish Civil War, most young fighter pilot officers joined the rebels, while the high ranking officers, grupo or escuadrilla commanders, and the NCOs, sergeants and corporals remained loyal to the government. Mostly flying the obsolete Nieuport Ni.52s these loyalists were soon outpaced by the more modern Fiat CR.32s and Heinkel He 51s. However, at this early stage of the war, there were several Republican airmen who became aces and famous in the process, despite the small numbers of enemy aircraft shot down. Widely speaking, the Republican military aviation did not keep an exhaustive record of individual shooting claims. However, sufficient documentation exists to make a reasonable assumption as to which pilots fall into the ace category. This volume details the exploits of those pilots, complementing previous works in the Osprey Aircraft of the Aces series on Nationalist CR.32 Aces and Polikarpov I-15, I-16 and I-152 Aces.

Author : Martin Edmonds,Michael Tsai
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 215 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2003-10-23
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781134350537

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Taiwan's Security and Air Power by Martin Edmonds,Michael Tsai Pdf

This volume brings together a range of experts from the West and from Taiwan itself who examine the key issues connected with Taiwan's air power, which is a key aspect of the China-Taiwan military balance.

Author : Tony Holmes
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2021-02-04
Category : History
ISBN : 9781472848529

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World War II Fighter Planes Spotter's Guide by Tony Holmes Pdf

World War II saw pilots from around the world battling in the skies over Europe, Asia and Africa, with victory resting upon their nerve, skill and the capabilities of some of history's most iconic aircraft. In the chaos of battle, it was vital that they could quickly identify friend from foe. But do you know your Hurricane from your Bf 109, or what the legendary P-51 Mustang looks like? Do you know the wingspan of the A6M Zero-sen, or how fast it could fly? THE WORLD WAR II FIGHTER PLANES SPOTTER'S GUIDE answers all of these questions and more, providing essential information on over 90 legendary aircraft, from the celebrated Spitfire to the jet-powered Me 262. Featuring full-colour artwork to aid recognition, as well as all the details you need to assess their performance, this is the perfect pocket guide to the Allied and Axis fighters of World War II.

Author : Leonid Krylov,Yuriy Tepsurkaev
Publisher : Osprey Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2008-05-20
Category : History
ISBN : 1846032997

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Soviet MiG-15 Aces of the Korean War by Leonid Krylov,Yuriy Tepsurkaev Pdf

The Soviet Union began assisting the People's Republic of China in its establishment of a modern air force in 1950, when Soviet Air Force regiments were sent to train local pilots. China's involvement in the Korean War in late October 1950 inevitably drew Soviet pilots into the war. A total of 52 Soviet pilots scored five or more victories in the Korean War. The history of these covert actions has been a long-buried secret and this book will be the first English publication to detail the only instance when the Cold War between Russia and the US became "hot." This book uncovers Soviet combat experiences during the Korean War from detailed unit histories and rare first-hand accounts. With access to extensive Russian archives, the authors offer an enthralling insight into an air war that has been largely covered up and neglected, illustrated with previously unpublished photographs and detailed full-color profiles.

Author : Daniel Ford
Publisher : Warbird Books
Page : 422 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2023-05-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9780692734735

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Flying Tigers by Daniel Ford Pdf

During World War II, in the skies over Burma and China, a handful of American pilots met and bloodied the "Imperial Wild Eagles" of Japan and won immortality as the Flying Tigers. One of America's most famous combat forces, the Tigers were recruited to defend beleaguered China for $600 a month and a bounty of $500 for each Japanese plane they shot down--fantastic money in an era when a Manhattan hotel room cost three dollars a night.This May 2023 revision has never-before-published information about Chennault's early years. "Admirable," wrote Chennault biographer Martha Byrd of Ford's original text. "A readable book based on sound sources. Expect some surprises." Flying Tigers won the Aviation/Space Writers Association Award of Excellence in the year of its first publication.

Author : Alfredo Logoluso
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 97 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2013-02-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781846039843

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Fiat CR.32 Aces of the Spanish Civil War by Alfredo Logoluso Pdf

The CR.32 Falco was a handsome and highly manoeuvrable biplane fighter. During General Franco's fight with the Republicans for the control of Spain from 1936 – 39, no fewer than 477 CR.32s were involved, with an astounding 709 confirmed aerial victories, and an additional 320 kills claimed, for just 62 losses. As these statistics reveal, the CR.32 was the unrivalled master of the skies over Spain. By the war's end, the five leading aces of the conflict were all Spanish CR.32 pilots. Their exploits, and those of the other leading CR.32 aces, are examined for the first time in English in this exciting volume.

Author : Hakan Gustavsson
Publisher : Fonthill Media
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2017-01-20
Category : History
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Sino-Japanese Air War 1937-1945 by Hakan Gustavsson Pdf

Author : Lionel Persyn,Kari Stenman,Andrew Thomas
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 156 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2012-12-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781782008491

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P-36 Hawk Aces of World War 2 by Lionel Persyn,Kari Stenman,Andrew Thomas Pdf

The Curtiss P-36 was considered a revolution in performance design in comparison to other US fighters. Yet by the time of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor the P-40 was increasingly supplanting the P-36, which the US then exported to France under the guise of the Hawk 75. Flown by the French, captured by the Germans, sold to the Finns, transferred to India and Africa, and even incorporated into the RAF, the Hawk 75 saw service in every theatre of operations and in a variety of combat environments. This book depicts the fascinating life of a plane that fought on both sides in the war, with colour artwork, photographs and first-hand accounts.

Author : Maurer Maurer
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 520 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 1961
Category : United States
ISBN : 9781428915855

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Air Force Combat Units of World War II by Maurer Maurer Pdf

Author : Kari Stenman,Andrew Thomas
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 159 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2013-06-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781472804563

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Brewster F2A Buffalo Aces of World War 2 by Kari Stenman,Andrew Thomas Pdf

Although designed and built for the US Navy, the F2A fought in only one major US engagement, the battle of Midway, in which F2A pilots managed to shoot down a number of Japanese fighters. Soon replaced by the navy, the F2A was exported to Britain, where it was nicknamed the 'Buffalo' thanks to its stubby appearance. The British sent most of these fighters to the Far East where they were used in the defence of Singapore and Malaya. It was in the Winter War, however, that the F2A truly found a home. Calling the plane simply the Brewster, the Finnish flew it against the invading Russians. Overall 37 Finns achieved ace status flying the Brewster, and it was the Finnish fighter of choice until succeeded by the Bf 109 in 1943.