Jane S Fighter Combat In The Jet Age

Author : David C. Isby
Publisher : Collins Reference
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 1997-06-26
Category : History
ISBN : 0004708229

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Jane's Fighter Combat in the Jet Age by David C. Isby Pdf

Fighter Combat in the Jet Age covers the entire history of jet fighters in action, from the end of World War II to the present. Meticulously detailed, it features 300 photos, line drawings and graphs that reveal how jet fighters and their weapons have developed and improved, utterly changing the face of air combat. It also focuses on the key technological developments of the Cold War, such as the fighters built to intercept nuclear bombers and to dominate European skies in a Third World War. With combat examples from Southeast Asia, the Falklands and the Middle East, Fighter Combat in the Jet Age compares and contrasts the fighter aircraft of different nations and manufacturers. Also included are spreads with sidebars and boxes describing fighter tactics, major air battles, experimental weapons and famous pilots. It's enough to thrill aircraft enthusiasts of all ages.

Author : Tom Clancy
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 369 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 1999-02-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9781101002254

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Carrier by Tom Clancy Pdf

They are floating cities with crews of thousands. They are the linchpins of any military strategy, for they provide what has become the key to every battle fought since World War I: air superiority. The mere presence of a U.S. naval carrier in a region is an automatic display of strength that sends a message no potential enemy can ignore. Now, Tom Clancy welcomes you aboard for a detailed look at how these floating behemoths function. With his trademark style and eye for detail, Clancy brings you naval combat strategy like no one else can.Carrier includes: * Takeoffs and landings: flying into the danger zone * The aircraft onboard: their range, their power, their weaponry * The role of the carrier in modern naval warfare * Exclusive photographs, illustrations and diagrams Plus: An interview with the U.S. Navy's Chief of Naval Operations, Admiral Jay Johnson

Author : Bob Munro,Christopher Chant
Publisher : Collins
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 0007110251

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Jane's Combat Aircraft by Bob Munro,Christopher Chant Pdf

A highly illustrated guide to modern military aviation, including details on over 100 combat aircraft, now bought completely up-to-date for the 21st century.

Author : Donald Nijboer
Publisher : Zenith Press
Page : 227 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2016-06
Category : History
ISBN : 9780760349564

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Fighting Cockpits by Donald Nijboer Pdf

Jump into the cockpits of fighter aircraft from WWI to modern day. Incredible photography of the MiG, Messerschmitt, Tomcat, and many more.

Author : Alan White
Publisher : Casemate Publishers
Page : 398 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2009-09-19
Category : History
ISBN : 9781783036721

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Lightning Up by Alan White Pdf

Alan White served in the RAF from 1953 to 1987 roughly the period of the Cold War. His introduction to flying came in his University Air Squadron. This seduced him into dropping out of University and joining the RAF. He initially had success during the piston-engine stages of his training but damage to a Vampire T11 and a bad start on the Hunter Weaponry Course set his confidence back until he recovered during service with his first Hunter Squadron. The infamous Duncan Sandys' cuts of 1957 caused the closure of his squadron and he found himself towing air-to-air gunnery targets, but luckily he was then moved to instruct on the Hunter Operational Conversion Unit where he developed his solo aerobatic display skills. He was then posted to take Hunters to Singapore and form a Squadron. He became involved with the SEATO response to assist the Thai governments request against communist insurgents from Laos and spent five months at Chiang Mai camping in a paddy field. After attending Staff College he was posted to Aden at a time of growing terrorist activity. He worked with the C-in-C, Admiral Sir Michael Le Fanu. Upon his return to the UK he trained to fly the supersonic Lightning fighter and eventually was promoted to lead a squadron. There followed a period of rapid promotion and he became Station Commander at RAF Leuchars. His later appointments as Air Commodore included Director of Operations (Air Defence), Senior Staff Officer HQ 11 Group, Air Commodore Plans at HQ Strike Command (where he assisted in the Falklands conflict) until he was promoted to his final rank and appointed Deputy Commander RAF Germany and then finally he became Commandant, RAF Staff College. His account is full of interesting flying detail and the internal workings of the RAF during those dangerous Cold War days.

Author : Andrei Melville,Yuri Polunin,Mikhail Ilyin,Mikhail Mironyuk,Ivan Timofeev,Elena Meleshkina,Yan Vaslavskiy
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2011-08-02
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781444351958

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Political Atlas of the Modern World by Andrei Melville,Yuri Polunin,Mikhail Ilyin,Mikhail Mironyuk,Ivan Timofeev,Elena Meleshkina,Yan Vaslavskiy Pdf

The Political Atlas of the Modern World is a unique reference source which addresses these questions by providing a comparative study of the political systems of all 192 countries of the world. Uses quantitative data and multidimensional statistical analysis Ranks countries according to five indices of political development: stateness, external and internal threats, potential of international influence, quality of life, institutional basis of democracy Illustrated throughout with tables and diagrams.

Author : Lon Nordeen
Publisher : Naval Institute Press
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2014-02-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9781612514567

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Harrier II by Lon Nordeen Pdf

When the first Harrier strike fighter was introduced by the Royal Air Force in the late 1960s, it was hailed as a technological breakthrough with its speed, vertical, short takeoff and landing capability (V/STOL). Today, the Harrier II is one of the top weapons of choice for ground troops in Iraq and Afghanistan who need effective air support. This book chronicles the incredible development of this tactical fixed wing aircraft, a journey that, in the author's opinion, was successful solely because of the unswerving commitment of the U.S. Marine Corps. In tracing the Harrier II's history, Lon Nordeen highlights the teamwork, creativity, and innovation that went into the design, development, fielding, and operation of this unique aircraft. The story begins with the development of the U.S. Marine Corps air-ground team close air support concepts in the 1920s, on the battlefields of the Pacific in the Second World War and the Korean conflict. Later in Vietnam, efforts were directed at improving the aviators' response time to calls for air support. Seeing V/STOL tactical airplanes as the only practical solution to this problem, the Marine Corps received their first AV-8As in 1971 and then set out to improve the Harrier's capability. This is the Harrier II's story, including its near-cancellation in the late 1970s during the Carter Administration, developmental challenges in the early 1980s, international growth path with the addition of night attack capability and radar to its success in the Gulf War, Afghanistan and Operation Iraqi Freedom. This book includes interviews and insights from those involved- from pilots and military commanders to engineers and production personnel and even tothose who opposed the program. It is the first book to be written about the Harrier II from the U.S. Marine Corps perspective that also discusses the selection and operational use of the aircraft by the United Kingdom, Spain and Italy.

Author : Ron Westrum
Publisher : Naval Institute Press
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2013-08-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9781612513638

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Sidewinder by Ron Westrum Pdf

In the mid-1950s a small group of overworked, underpaid scientists and engineers on a remote base in the Mojave Desert developed a weapon no one had asked for but everyone in the weapons industry desired. This is the story of how that unorthodox team, led by visionary Bill McLean, overcame U.S. Navy bureaucracy and other more heavily funded projects to develop the world’s best air-to-air missile. Author Ron Westrum examines that special time and place—when the old American work ethic and “can do” spirit were a vital part of U.S. weapons development—to discover how this dedicated team was able to create a simple and inexpensive missile. Today, many decades after its invention, the Sidewinder missile is still considered one of the best that America has to offer. In a time of billion-dollar weapons development contracts, astronomical cost overruns, and defense acquisitions scandals, this revealing, highly readable tale about one of the most successful weapons in history should be of interest to anyone concerned with national security."=

Author : William J. Sambito
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 1978
Category : Government publications
ISBN : UCR:31210023608159

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A History of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 232 by William J. Sambito Pdf

Author : Clayton K. S. Chun
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 351 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Air power
ISBN : 9781428990296

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Aerospace power in the twenty-first century a basic primer by Clayton K. S. Chun Pdf

Dr. Chun's Aerospace Power in the Twenty-First Century: A Basic Primer is a great start towards understanding the importance of aerospace power and its ability to conduct modern warfare. Aerospace power is continually changing because of new technology, threats, and air and space theories. However, many basic principles about aerospace power have stood the test of time and warfare. This book provides the reader with many of these time-tested ideas for consideration and reflection. Although Aerospace Power in the Twenty-First Century was written for future officers, individuals desiring a broad overview of aerospace power are invited to read, share, and discuss many of the ideas and thoughts presented here. Officers from other services will find that this introduction to air and space forces will give them a good grasp of aerospace power. More experienced aerospace leaders can use this book to revisit many of the issues that have affected air and space forces in the past and that might affect them in the future. Air Force officers will discover that Aerospace Power in the Twenty-First Century is a very timely and reflective resource for their professional libraries.

Author : Rose Arny
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1132 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : American literature
ISBN : UOM:39015046838804

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Forthcoming Books by Rose Arny Pdf

Author : Richard Hallion
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 78 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : History
ISBN : UCR:31210024769489

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The Literature of Aeronautics, Astronautics, and Air Power by Richard Hallion Pdf

Author : Frederick Thomas Jane
Publisher : Gramercy
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : History
ISBN : STANFORD:36105009602520

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Jane's Fighting Aircraft of World War II by Frederick Thomas Jane Pdf

This book presents photographs, line drawings and data tables for all of the many aircraft types that took part in World War II.

Author : Arthur James Wells
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1926 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Bibliography, National
ISBN : UOM:39015079755628

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The British National Bibliography by Arthur James Wells Pdf

Author : Mark Woodruff
Publisher : Presidio Press
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2005-10-25
Category : History
ISBN : 9780891418665

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Unheralded Victory by Mark Woodruff Pdf

Along with a half million other young men, Mark Woodruff put his life on the line to serve his country in Vietnam. Like so many others, he returned home to find himself regarded not as a hero but as a humiliating reminder of the only war the United States ever lost. This Marine, however, is determined to set the record straight. Woodruff never wavers from the cold, hard facts in this riveting book. Battle by battle, Unheralded Victory provides incontrovertible proof that the United States won this war, from the vaunted 1968 Tet Offensive–in reality a shattering defeat that decimated the Viet Cong–to Linebacker II, the final knockout blow that forced North Vietnam to the table. Make no mistake: our warriors in Vietnam were victorious. It’s time America sat up and took notice.