Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Air Forces of the World
Author: Air Forces
Author: Amit GuptaPublisher:
ISBN: 9781912440085
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 392
Book Description
Each forward-thinking air force has now to consider potential threat scenarios that are futuristic and require some degree of planning. This volume contains data on 14 nations and their attempts to modernize, mobilize and keep ahead of their adversaries.
The World's Air Forces
Author: Christopher ChantPublisher:
ISBN: 9780890092699
Category : Air forces
Languages : en
Pages : 255
Book Description
Winged Victory
Author: Geoffrey PerretPublisher: Random House (NY)
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 600
Book Description
The story of such military strategists and daring fliers as Arnold, Spaatz, Doolittle, LeMay, Chennault, Bong, Gabreski, Cochran, and Vincent.
Air Force Combat Units of World War II
Author: Maurer MaurerPublisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 1428915850
Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 520
Book Description
The History of Air Forces Around the World
Author: Michael RayPublisher: Britannica Educational Publishing
ISBN: 1622751469
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 134
Book Description
The introduction of aircraft to the worlds armed forces helped produce some of the greatest advances in modern warfare and the led to the creation of air forces in many of the worlds militaries. This titles comprehensive coverage of these developments makes it a must-read for history buffs, military enthusiasts, and fans of aeronautics alike. With specialized content dedicated to the missile age and the use of aircraft in the Persian Gulf, Afghanistan, and Iraq wars, this book is highly relevant for anybody seeking to understand the new types of off-the-ground technologiesincluding unmanned aerial vehiclesthat have become key for armed forces in the 21st century.
With Courage: The U.S. Army Air Forces in World War II
Author: Publisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 1428915257
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 382
Book Description
The Army Air Forces in World War II: Men and planes
Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Electronic government information
Languages : en
Pages : 920
Book Description
Air Force
Author: Chester G. HearnPublisher:
ISBN: 9781610606943
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
From its beginnings in 1907 as the Aeronautical Division of U.S. Armys Signal Corps, which consisted of one officer and two enlisted men, the United States Air Force has grown to become the foremost aerial armed force in the world. Although they had to fly French and British planes as the fledgling army aeronautical bureaucracy failed to procure any combat-worthy American aircraft, which arguably did not exist, American aviators performed valiantly in World War I with intrepid pilots of the such as Eddie Rickenbacker and Frank Luke leading the way. Between the wars, all of aviation, commercial and military around the world grew by leaps and bounds as the numbers of aircraft in service and their capabilities tremendously increased. Although the Army Air Corps, as it was known at the time, was no better prepared for World War II than the rest of the army, it had developed a highly professional corps of experienced officers who would be able to take advantage of the latest American aircraft technology such as the B-17 Flying Fortress and the P-51 Mustang. With the end of the war and the creation of an independent armed force in 1947, the United States Air Force leapt into the jet age with such icons as the F-86 Sabre and the remarkable B-52 Stratofortress, which "soldiers" on today more than fifty years after going into service in 1955 and with the youngest of the 744 plane production run being forty years old, having been built in 1962.Air Force covers the entire history of the U.S. Air Force and its development from its beginnings early in the last century to becoming the worlds largest, most powerful, and most versatile air-combat force. Special attention is paid to the air forces recent, post-Vietnam history, and an entire chapter is devoted to Americas air force of the future.
Jane's World Air Forces
Author: Paul JacksonPublisher: Janes Information Group
ISBN: 9780710612939
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 600
Book Description
This crucial reference tool provides you with a detailed listing of the aircraft operating in the world's air arms as well as the units that operate them. Country by country, you will find unrivalled intelligence on the air force, naval air arm, army aviation and related aircraft operators, including Air Order of Battle and location bases. You will also find expert assessment of the current inventory, plus future requirements, making Jane's World Air Forces an essential tool for threat assessment and market intelligence. Key contents include: National identity markings; Air Order of Battle including chains of command and bases; Inventories; Future procurement plans; Airbase location ma s A subscription to Jane's World Air Forces online gives you full search capabilities, a minimum of five-years archive and regular monthly updates to ensure that you always have the most current information available. Visit http //jwaf.janes.com to see the latest list of updates, browse the full contents listing and samples of the additional analysis unique to online subscribers. For independent overviews on land and sea forces we recommend Jane's World Armies, Jane's Amphibious and Special Forces an
