F 111 Ef 111 Units In Combat

Author : Peter E. Davies
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2014-02-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781472808165

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F-111 & EF-111 Units in Combat by Peter E. Davies Pdf

The General Dynamics F-111 was one of the most technically innovative designs among military aircraft, introducing the variable-sweep wing, terrain-following radar, military-rated afterburning turbofan engines and a self-contained escape module among other features. Designed as a cost-saving, multi-role interceptor, naval fighter and strike bomber, its evolution prioritised the latter role and it became the USAF's most effective long-range strike aircraft during three decades of service. Rushed into combat in Vietnam before some of its structural issues were fully understood, the type suffered several early losses and gained an unfairly negative reputation that dogged it for the rest of its career, and restricted funding for more advanced versions of the design. However, in Operation Linebacker in 1972 the F-111 flew 4000 nocturnal under-the-radar missions, delivering, with unprecedented accuracy, many decisive blows that would have resulted in heavy losses for any other attack aircraft.

Author : Don Logan
Publisher : Schiffer Pub Limited
Page : 314 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : History
ISBN : 0764305875

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General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark by Don Logan Pdf

This book is a pictorial history of the F-111, the greatest jet fighter-bomber ever built, and includes 740 color photos covering all models from the F-111A through the F-111K. In addition to a "Roll Call" including histories of each individual aircraft, photos of over 90% of the aircraft are included. Nose art of the FB-111A is covered with 48 photos. Book chapters include; Program History, Aircraft System Description, USAF Tactical F-111s, Strategic FB-111s, U.S. Navy F-111Bs, Royal Australian Air Force F- 111s, British Royal Air Force F-111Ks, F-111 Combat Operations, and NASA F-111s. One Hundred and twenty Unit and Campaign patches are included, along with appendices on External Differences, Avionics Systems, F-111 Specifications, a Unit and Tail Code Summary, Attrited Aircraft, and a list of the 113 Aircrew members who died flying the F-111.

Author : Peter E. Davies
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 65 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2013-10-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781780966120

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General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark by Peter E. Davies Pdf

Despite its uncertain start the F-111 proved to be one of the most successful and influential designs of the 1960s. Its radical 'swing wing' was adopted by the F-14 Tomcat, Panavia Tornado and Rockwell B-1B Lancer while its turbofan-type engines became standard in many combat aircraft. F-111 crews pioneered tactics using terrain-following and laser targeting devices that made the F-15E Eagle's missions possible. Its 4,000 low-altitude penetration missions during Operation Linebacker in Vietnam showed how individual aircraft can deliver crippling blows to enemy capability without loss to themselves. The recent retirement of the F-111 from Australian service appears to have created a surge of interest in the type, which hasn't been featured in previous Osprey works.

Author : Peter E. Davies
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2014-11-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781780963143

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F-104 Starfighter Units in Combat by Peter E. Davies Pdf

This title covers the technical characteristics of the F-104 Starfighter, one of the most widely-used and popular aircraft in history. Although built in small numbers for the USAF, the F-104C fought and survived for almost three years in Vietnam. There, it was engaged in some of the war's most famous battles including the legendary operation Bolo, where seven North Vietnamese MiGs were destroyed without the loss of a single US fighter. This small, tough and very fast fighter, dubbed 'The Missile with a Man in It', was called upon to do things it was not specifically designed for, and did them admirably. Featuring illustrations and photographs detailing the variety of nose-paint schemes and weapons configurations, this comprehensive appraisal of the F-104 Starfighter is ideal for modelling and aviation enthusiasts alike.

Author : Steven Hyer,Lou Benoit
Publisher : Schiffer Military History
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Aircraft accidents
ISBN : 0764342789

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One-Eleven Down by Steven Hyer,Lou Benoit Pdf

"The sole purpose of this book is to answer 'Why some F-111's never came home.' ... All 120 major accidents, eleven combat losses, and twenty-three heavily damaged aircraft, with the USAF [United States Air Force] and the RAAF [Royal Australian Air Force] are discussed"--Book jacket.

Author : Maurer Maurer
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 520 pages
File Size : 44,7 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 : Rick Morgan
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 97 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2015-03-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781472805652

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A-3 Skywarrior Units of the Vietnam War by Rick Morgan Pdf

The Douglas A-3 Skywarrior, though something of a cult favourite, remains a largely unremarked classic of Naval Aviation. Built for nuclear weapon delivery, the A-3 made its name in Vietnam as a conventional bomber, tanker and Electronic Warfare platform. It was the largest aircraft ever regularly operated from the decks of aircraft carriers, earning it the fleet-wide nickname 'Whale'. It excelled in every mission area assigned to it and operated in the US Navy for more than four decades, from 1956 through to 1991. Fully illustrated to depict the incredible array of paint schemes and its awesome size, this volume focuses on the type's Vietnam service, which saw the aircraft briefly used as a bomber over both North and South Vietnam from March 1965, before the Skywarrior proved far more valuable as a multi-role tanker (KA-3B) and tanker/tactical jammer (EKA-3B). The title includes details on all of these operations as well as more clandestine reconnaissance missions, and provides information about the men that flew them.

Author : Peter E. Davies
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2014-10-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781782008057

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F-105 Thunderchief MiG Killers of the Vietnam War by Peter E. Davies Pdf

Despite its 'F-for-fighter' designation, the F-105 was designed and purchased to give the USAF an aircraft capable of the delivery of nuclear weapons at very high speed, long range and below-the-radar altitudes. However, when the Vietnam War began it also emerged as USAF's best available tactical bomber for a 'limited conventional' war as well. Extensively targeted by MiG-17s and MiG-21s the F-105 pilots developed innovative tactics that allowed them to compete in air-to-air duels with their smaller, more manoeuvrable enemies. Illustrated throughout with extensive photographs detailing weapon loads, internal features and action shots of actual engagements, this volume examines the conduct of the Rolling Thunder strike missions and the tactics used for attack and defence by the attack, escort fighter and radar monitoring elements within strike formations.

Author : Doug Gordon
Publisher : Fonthill Media
Page : 566 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2022-07-02
Category : History
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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USAFE Tactical Units in the United Kingdom in the Cold War 1950 to 1992 by Doug Gordon Pdf

— With the recent invasion of Ukraine and a new Cold War between Russia and NATO, this is a timely evaluation of USAF operations between 1950 and 1992 — Aircraft of the period are covered in exhaustive detail from the F-86 Sabre to the Fairchild A-10 Thunderbolt, including the F-84 Thunderstreak, the F-100 Super Sabre, the F-4 Phantom the F-111 Aardvark and more — Gloriously illustrated with 459 images (166 colour), many of which are rare or unpublished from private collections — Of interest to aviation and military historians, modellers, flight enthusiasts and gamers such as IL-2, War Thunder and DCS USAFE Tactical Units in the United Kingdom in the Cold War 1950 to 1992 contains a history of all United States Air Force Tactical Air Command flying units that were resident in the United Kingdom during the period 1950 to 1992. 'From the cockpit' testimony from aircrew who were assigned to the individual squadrons and wings is an integral part of the narrative, which is which is supported by 459 images, 166 of which are in colour. The tactical nuclear mission was central to the operations of many of the UK-based units and is covered in detail from its beginnings in 1952 with the arrival the 20th TFW and the 47th Bombardment Wing to the adoption by NATO of the doctrine of ‘Flexible Response’ and the eventual end of the Cold War. Also included are sections on the units that were temporarily deployed to the United Kingdom in support of the USAF and NATO operations. The comprehensive appendices contain essays on individual aircraft development, international events that had a direct bearing on the missions and deployments of the individual units, the support aircraft used by the wings, maps and tables.

Author : Yancy D. Mailes
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : History
ISBN : 0738548057

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Mountain Home Air Force Base by Yancy D. Mailes Pdf

Mountain Home Air Force Base began inauspiciously as a small effort to support and train B-24 combat aircrews for the rigors of World War II. Today it represents the only active-duty air force installation in the heart of Idaho. From its shadowy rebirth in the late 1940s to its buildup under Strategic Air Command, the base housed some of the cold war's most important assets in the battle against communism. Mountain Home's most recent and longest-serving tenant is the world-famous 366th Fighter Wing "Gunfighters." Under the stewardship of the Gunfighters, Mountain Home has been transformed from a remote, dusty World War II airstrip to one of the air force's premier training facilities, readying aircrews and their support agencies for the demands of modern warfare.

Author : Rick Morgan
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 97 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2017-07-27
Category : History
ISBN : 9781472818782

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A-6 Intruder Units 1974-96 by Rick Morgan Pdf

In the three decades following Vietnam, the veteran A-6 Intruder remained the most powerful strike aircraft available to the US Navy and Marine Corps. Engaged in operations over Cambodia, Lebanon and Libya during the 1970s and 80s, the A-6 maintained its reputation as the 'Main Battery' of carrier aviation, remaining in service through the First Gulf War up until 1996 when its duties were taken over by the F-14 Tomcat. Following on from his study of the A-6 Intruder's exploits during the Vietnam War, Rick Morgan details the technological developments that were introduced to the airframe after that conflict and how it shaped the operational employment of the aircraft. Filled with first-hand accounts from pilots and navigators, as well as profile artwork and photographs, this is the complete story of the US Navy's main medium attack aircraft in the latter part of the Cold War.

Author : Bob Archer
Publisher : Historic Military Aircraft Series
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2022-05-19
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1913870634

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F-111 by Bob Archer Pdf

When introduced, the F-111 was a revolutionary aircraft and extremely popular. Capable of delivering a wide variety of ordnance, it was arguably one of the best tactical aircraft of its time. With 180 photos, this book covers the operational period of the F-111 Aardvark and EF-111 Raven from the 1960s through to eventual retirement in the 1990s.

Author : Mandeep Singh
Publisher : Air World
Page : 335 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2020-11-23
Category : History
ISBN : 9781526762054

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Air Defence Artillery in Combat, 1972 to the Present by Mandeep Singh Pdf

“It covers, chapter by chapter the anti-air battle in wars from Yom Kippur (1973) onwards . . . a readable, well researched and well-presented book.” —Army Rumour Service (ARRSE) Anti-aircraft artillery truly came into prominence during the Second World War, shooting down more aircraft than any other weapon and seriously affecting the conduct of air operations. Development continued into the Cold War, resulting in the extensive introduction of surface-to-air missiles, or SAMs. Though the first combat success of such weapons was during the Vietnam War, when a Soviet-designed S-75 Dvina missile shot down a USAF F-4C Phantom on 24 July 1965, it was the Yom Kippur War of 1973 which brought surface-to-air missiles to the center stage. During this short but bitter conflict, Egyptian and Syrian air defenses shot down nearly fifty Israeli aircraft in the first three days alone—almost a fourth of Israel’s entire combat aircraft fleet. In all, Israel lost 104 aircraft during the war and, for the first time, more aircraft were lost to SAMs than any other cause. The age of surface-to-air missiles had dawned. In this unique examination, the author details the development of not just surface-to-air missiles, but all anti-aircraft artillery, since 1972. The part that such equipment played in all of the major conflicts since then is explored, including the Soviet Afghan War, the Falklands War, in which Rapier was deployed, the conflict in Lebanon, Kosovo and Bosnia, the Gulf War, Operation Desert Storm in 1991, and Operation Iraqi Freedom in 1993. The investigation is brought right up to date by a study of the weapons, tactics and engagements seen in the conflicts in Syria and Yemen.

Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Appropriations
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1144 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 1974
Category : Electronic
ISBN : LOC:00185565294

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Department of Defense Appropriations for ... by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Appropriations Pdf

Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Appropriations. Subcommittee on Department of Defense
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1124 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 1974
Category : United States
ISBN : UFL:31262084984573

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Military personnel by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Appropriations. Subcommittee on Department of Defense Pdf