Warriors At 500 Knots

Author : Robert F. Kirk
Publisher : AuthorHouse
Page : 230 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Phantom II (Jet fighter plane)
ISBN : 9781456756765

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Warriors at 500 Knots by Robert F. Kirk Pdf

As the ground war struggled for success in Vietnam, it became intensely clear that the skies had to be owned by the allies for victory to have a chance. It was the F-4 and its pilots that made that possible. The author, a Phantom pilot himself, details intense stories of undaunted and valiant American pilots with their legendary fierce Phantom. These are personal stories of intrepid courage and self-sacrifice to get the mission done - whatever the cost. Fierce, unflinching battles to save friendlies and destroy a ruthless enemy are all recorded 40 years later. True tales of war at 500 knots!

Author : Robert F. Kirk
Publisher : Author House
Page : 230 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2011-04-27
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781456761257

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Warriors at 500 Knots by Robert F. Kirk Pdf

As the ground war struggled for success in Vietnam, it became intensely clear that the skies had to be owned by the allies for victory to have a chance. It was the F-4 and its pilots that made that possible. The author, a Phantom pilot himself, details intense stories of undaunted and valiant American pilots with their legendary fierce Phantom. These are personal stories of intrepid courage and self-sacrifice to get the mission done - whatever the cost. Fierce, unflinching battles to save friendlies and destroy a ruthless enemy are all recorded 40 years later. True tales of war at 500 knots!

Author : Robert F. Kirk
Publisher : AuthorHouse
Page : 177 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2017-01-17
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781524659394

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Warriors at 500 Knots by Robert F. Kirk Pdf

This book is a sequel to the authors first book about the F-4 and its pilots during the Vietnam War. It adds ten additional stories. These stories show the commitment to duty of the brave men who flew the F-4 and the pain that duty cost them. As the ground war struggled for success in Vietnam, it became intensely clear that the skies had to be owned by the Allies for victory to have a chance. It was the F-4 and its pilots that made that possible. The author, a Phantom pilot himself, details intense stories of undaunted and valiant American pilots with their legendary fierce Phantom. These are personal stories of intrepid courage and self-sacrifice to get the mission donewhatever the cost. Fierce and unflinching battles to save friendlies and destroy a ruthless enemy are all recorded over forty years later. These are true tales of war at five hundred knots.

Author : Robert F. Kirk
Publisher : AuthorHouse
Page : 383 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : History
ISBN : 9781481754835

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Flying the Lindbergh Line: Then and Now by Robert F. Kirk Pdf

Flying in the early 20th Century was dangerous business. Aircraft were made of sticks and cloth and engines failed at alarming rates. Those who flew risked both accidents and death. However, some saw this stumbling attempt to master the skies as an opportunity to bring the human race forward. They had a vision of stylish travel in the skies combining comfort, speed and profit. Such was the vision of Transcontinental Air Transport's Lindbergh Line that began the first scheduled coast-to-coast airline passenger service in 1929. Relive the adventure of that time and travel with the author as he flies what remains today of the "Lindbergh Line."

Author : Robert F. Kirk
Publisher : AuthorHouse
Page : 287 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2019-04-12
Category : History
ISBN : 9781728305844

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The Building of an Airport: Port Columbus by Robert F. Kirk Pdf

The building of an airport in 1929 was not just developing a design and bringing together concrete and steel. It needed a radical design idea of how to safely bring heavier than air flying machines together with people as passengers. The questions involved defied answers. Such as how far can an aircraft safely fly? How many people can make up a safe flight? What should the design of an airport look like and how can man and machine fit together in a way that moved both forward? There were a thousand questions with few known answers. It took brave, intelligent, far sighted individuals to push the limits of imagination, machines, human stamina and vision to bring all of the needed elements together. These elements would build a great airport with a successful design for people and machines of flight. The thinkers realized that air was much like water and as such the skies could be like rivers or oceans that served major cities with commerce. The building of a great airport could become a “Giant Air Harbor” that could serve as a mighty air center of commerce. Such was the beginning of Port Columbus, the “Nation’s Greatest Air Harbor.”

Author : Robert F. Kirk
Publisher : AuthorHouse
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2014-12-26
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781496959812

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Choices: Responsible Decisions for a Godly Life by Robert F. Kirk Pdf

Life can be hard, cold, and painful. Or it can be pleasant, warm, and rewarding. The consequences of the choices we make in life determine which way it will be. We can’t control many of life’s events, but we can control how we deal with them. Our responsibility is to build a successful life in a world of confusion, pain, and disorientation. In Choices: Responsible Decisions for a Godly Life, author Dr. Robert F. Kirk explains that each of us is responsible for the outcome of our life. The individual choices we make in life determine what we will become. Kirk discusses the natural and spiritual choices that determine our success or failure, and he recommends the Book of Proverbs as a guide for Godly wisdom to assist us in those decisions. The Book of Proverbs, a powerful book that provides instruction and guidance, instructs us to partner with God in our choices using His wisdom. We don’t have to travel the road of life alone. However, we must make our own choices and we need to choose wisely to be successful. Choices: Responsible Decisions for a Godly Life will help you make a plan for wise decisions in your life.

Author : Tony Monetti,Penny Monetti
Publisher : Our Daily Bread Publishing
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2013-06-15
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781572938625

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Honored to Serve by Tony Monetti,Penny Monetti Pdf

Deployment into active duty and re-entrance into civilian life can be challenging transitions for military families. Authors Lt. Colonel Tony Monetti and Penny Monetti offer words of encouragement through personal stories and biblical truths. In Honored to Serve, readers can find tools to help them deal with transition issues such as post-traumatic stress, financial hardships, wounded relationships, and more. Written from the perspectives of both a military service person and a spouse, this insightful book not only offers encouragement to military families, but also includes suggestions on how others can provide support.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 668 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Unified operations (Military science)
ISBN : STANFORD:36105133460381

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Joint Force Quarterly by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Vietnam War, 1961-1975
ISBN : WISC:89082984303

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WLA by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 542 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 1963
Category : Aeronautics, Military
ISBN : NYPL:33433016866547

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Naval Aviation News by Anonim Pdf

Author : Barrett Tillman
Publisher : Bantam
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0553348817

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Warriors by Barrett Tillman Pdf

Set in the skies above the explosive Middle East, Warriors is a high-tech, high-velocity novel of air combat and the men who fly the sleek killing machines.

Author : Peter E. Davies
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2012-11-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781782007531

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USAF F-4 Phantom II MiG Killers 1965–68 by Peter E. Davies Pdf

The USAF introduced the F-4C Phantom II into the Vietnam war in April 1965 from Ubon RTAB, Thailand. The F-4C/D soon became the Air Force's principal fighter over the North, destroying 85 MiGs by the close of 1968. This book describes how the USAF turned a gunless naval interceptor into an opponent to the more nimble VPAF MiGs. It explains how the Air Force gradually followed US Navy initiatives in the use of the F-4's missile armament but employed very different tactics and aircrew training. The roles of key personalities such as Col. Robin Oldany are discussed, together with armament and markings, crews and engagements.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 1998-05
Category : Aeronautics, Military
ISBN : MINN:30000010500951

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The Combat Edge by Anonim Pdf

Author : Randy Penn
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2004-03-05
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781440522772

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The Everything Knots Book by Randy Penn Pdf

Simple instructions on how to tie over 100 useful and decorative knots A well-tied knot is at once a practical tool and a work of art. With names like "hangman's noose" and "wagoneer's hitch," knots have a rich history of usefulness and an aesthetic appeal all their own. From the boat to the backyard, The Everything Knots Book provides simple instructions on how to tie knots for any situation. Written by Randy Penn, a member of the International Guild of Knot Tyers, this handy guide walks readers through the basics and offers myriad suggestions for creative uses of these knots. Mr. Penn shows readers how to: Choose the right rope and knot for the job Tie knots safely and securely Create decorative knots for clothing and accessories Practice knot-tying through games and exercises Packed with easy-to-follow instructions and clear illustrations, The Everything Knots Book makes learning this useful skill fun and easy.

Author : Ian Hall
Publisher : Grub Street Publishing
Page : 213 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2016-08-05
Category : History
ISBN : 9781910690765

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Tornado Boys by Ian Hall Pdf

The RAF veteran and author of Fast Jets and Other Beasts shares stories from the men and women who have flown the combat aircraft. With the introduction of female pilots to the RAF in 1994, the Tornado was the first aircraft to be flown by both men and women. Another aspect distinguishing this book from the rest of the series is that it covers an aircraft which is still in active service, especially as a key player in current Middle East operations. With focus on the GR1/GR4 versions of the Tornado, readers will get to see what it is like to operate this bomber/reconnaissance aircraft against the backdrop of modern-day scenarios. The book begins in the 1970s with stories from operators and ground crew using the Tornado as a Cold War nuclear deterrent, and continues with tales of later “hot” wars as in both Gulf conflicts and in Kosovo. There are also stories of Scud hunting in Iraq and Red Flag exercises in the United States, as well as of a stunning competition victory over the USAF’s Strategic Air Command in their own backyard. The short-lived anti-shipping role is not neglected. With the transformation of the Tornado to the GR4 standard, the book continues with chapters covering active service supporting Britain’s increasingly complex international commitments and the employment of new weaponry and sensors. All in all, through the eyes of men and women who have operated this extraordinary aircraft, the volume presents an entertaining and illuminating series of tales and anecdotes. These light and informative stories come from those who were proud to serve on and loved to operate the impressively versatile Tornado.