Author: Burton Graham
Publisher: Bobbs-Merrill Company
ISBN: 9780672520181
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 102
Book Description
The Pictorial History of Air Battles
Author: Burton Graham
Publisher: Bobbs-Merrill Company
ISBN: 9780672520181
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 102
Book Description
Publisher: Bobbs-Merrill Company
ISBN: 9780672520181
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 102
Book Description
Swashbucklers and Black Sheep
Author: Bruce Gamble
Publisher: Zenith Press
ISBN: 1610586905
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 216
Book Description
“A stunning portrait of incredibly courageous men and their awesome flying machines.”—Alex Kershaw, author of The Few Marine Fighting Squadron (VMF) 214 is the world’s most famous fighter squadron. Its second wartime squadron commander was the legendary Greg “Pappy” Boyington. Boyington and the squadron were the loose inspiration for the late-seventies NBC television series Baa Baa Black Sheep, which was later syndicated under the name Black Sheep Squadron. Swashbucklers and Black Sheep is a comprehensive illustrated history of the squadron from its formation and first two combat tours on Guadalcanal as the Swashbucklers, which included their transition to the iconic gull-winged Corsair, to the arrival of their second commander, Pappy Boyington, after which they became the Black Sheep. The squadron’s combat over Bougainville and Rabaul and the story of Boyington being shot down are covered, as are the squadron’s exploits in the latter part of the war (while Boyington was a POW), which culminated in the heavy losses suffered aboard the carrier USS Franklin. The squadron’s service in Korea, Vietnam, and the Global War on Terror complete the storied history of VMF 214. In addition to a rich collection of historical photography, Swashbucklers and Black Sheep features combat aviation artwork from four of America’s top aviation artists: John Shaw, Jim Laurier, Craig Kodera, and Bob Rasmussen.
Publisher: Zenith Press
ISBN: 1610586905
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 216
Book Description
“A stunning portrait of incredibly courageous men and their awesome flying machines.”—Alex Kershaw, author of The Few Marine Fighting Squadron (VMF) 214 is the world’s most famous fighter squadron. Its second wartime squadron commander was the legendary Greg “Pappy” Boyington. Boyington and the squadron were the loose inspiration for the late-seventies NBC television series Baa Baa Black Sheep, which was later syndicated under the name Black Sheep Squadron. Swashbucklers and Black Sheep is a comprehensive illustrated history of the squadron from its formation and first two combat tours on Guadalcanal as the Swashbucklers, which included their transition to the iconic gull-winged Corsair, to the arrival of their second commander, Pappy Boyington, after which they became the Black Sheep. The squadron’s combat over Bougainville and Rabaul and the story of Boyington being shot down are covered, as are the squadron’s exploits in the latter part of the war (while Boyington was a POW), which culminated in the heavy losses suffered aboard the carrier USS Franklin. The squadron’s service in Korea, Vietnam, and the Global War on Terror complete the storied history of VMF 214. In addition to a rich collection of historical photography, Swashbucklers and Black Sheep features combat aviation artwork from four of America’s top aviation artists: John Shaw, Jim Laurier, Craig Kodera, and Bob Rasmussen.
The Official Pictorial History of the AAF
Author: United States. Army Air Forces. Historical Office
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Aeronautics, Military
Languages : da
Pages : 228
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Aeronautics, Military
Languages : da
Pages : 228
Book Description
Northrop's T-38 Talon
Author: Don Logan
Publisher: Schiffer Military History
ISBN: 9780887408007
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 152
Book Description
This is the story of the most successful pilot training jet ever produced: Northrop T-38 Talon. The history od the aircraft is broken down by the roles it has played in over thirty years of service including development and testing, pilot training, flight test support, NASA program support, air combat aggressor, aerial target, Thunderbird-USAF air demonstration team aircraft, companion trainer, and civilian test support. All units flying the T-38, their markings, and paint schemes are covered in over 300 color photographs-including a chart of colors used listing Federal Standard(RS) color numbers. Don Logan is also the author of Rockwell B-1B: SACs Last Bomber, and The 388th Tactical Fighter Wing: At Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base 1972(both titles are available from Schiffer Publishing Ltd.)
Publisher: Schiffer Military History
ISBN: 9780887408007
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 152
Book Description
This is the story of the most successful pilot training jet ever produced: Northrop T-38 Talon. The history od the aircraft is broken down by the roles it has played in over thirty years of service including development and testing, pilot training, flight test support, NASA program support, air combat aggressor, aerial target, Thunderbird-USAF air demonstration team aircraft, companion trainer, and civilian test support. All units flying the T-38, their markings, and paint schemes are covered in over 300 color photographs-including a chart of colors used listing Federal Standard(RS) color numbers. Don Logan is also the author of Rockwell B-1B: SACs Last Bomber, and The 388th Tactical Fighter Wing: At Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base 1972(both titles are available from Schiffer Publishing Ltd.)
Luftwaffe
Author: Eric Mombeek
Publisher: Crowood Press (UK)
ISBN: 9781861260932
Category : Airplanes, Military
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Luftwaffe Pictorial provides a fascinating pictorial study of the legendary German Airforce. There are over 500 photographs of aircraft and personnel from the early days in the mid-thirties to April 1945. Many of the photographs are from a private collections and are published here for the first time. There are dozens of intriguing first time wartime accounts of battles and strategy from the viewpoint of the Luftwaffe pilots.
Publisher: Crowood Press (UK)
ISBN: 9781861260932
Category : Airplanes, Military
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Luftwaffe Pictorial provides a fascinating pictorial study of the legendary German Airforce. There are over 500 photographs of aircraft and personnel from the early days in the mid-thirties to April 1945. Many of the photographs are from a private collections and are published here for the first time. There are dozens of intriguing first time wartime accounts of battles and strategy from the viewpoint of the Luftwaffe pilots.
Pictorial History of the US 3rd Armored Division in World War Two
Author: Darren Neely
Publisher: Pen and Sword Military
ISBN: 1526775522
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 531
Book Description
Archival photos detailing the US Army division’s efforts during WWII, featuring accounts of the T-26 Pershing tank and its first use in combat. The Third Armored Division, famously known as the “Spearhead Division," had an illustrious combat career in WW2. One of only two “heavy armored” divisions of the war, the 3rd Armored joined the battle in the ETO in late June of 1944, was bloodied almost immediately and was at the front of the American advance through the hedgerows of Normandy and the rapid advance through France into Belgium by September 1944. The 3rd was one of the first units to breach the vaunted Siegfried Line and then fought a series of back and forth battles with the German army in the Autumn of 1944 as the weather conditions and determined tenacity of the German defenders produced an Autumn stalemate. The 3rd was rushed to the Ardennes front in December of 1944 in response to Hitler’s winter offensive and they famously fought battles at the defense of Hotton, Grandmenil and then pushed the Germans back to the border after vicious battles in places like Ottre, Lierneux, Cherain and Sterpigny. The early days of the Bulge battles would find the lost unit of Col Samuel Hogan’s 400 men who were surrounded for days and fought their way back to friendly lines. After a brief rest and being outfitted with 10 of the T-26 Pershing tanks, the 3rd was at the spearhead of the 1st Army advance into Germany, across the Rhine and into the Harz mountains and the liberation of the Nordhausen concentration camp. This final campaign would see the highpoint of the famous Cologne tank duel between a Pershing and German panther, made famous by the recent book Spearhead by Adam Makos. Then, just a few weeks later the beloved commander of the division, Major General Maurice Rose, was tragically shot by a German tank commander when trying to surrender Paderborn, Germany. The 3rd would end the war at the tip of the American advance into Germany before the war ended. “An armored division is more than just its tanks, and the author makes that clear by including numerous images of the unit’s infantry, reconnaissance artillery and support troops performing their duties. This book provides a wealth of details of how the men of this division lived and fought during the war.” —WWII History “Sometimes a pictorial history is a hundred times better than a textual history, and that’s certainly the case with the US 3rd Armored Division.” —Books Monthly
Publisher: Pen and Sword Military
ISBN: 1526775522
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 531
Book Description
Archival photos detailing the US Army division’s efforts during WWII, featuring accounts of the T-26 Pershing tank and its first use in combat. The Third Armored Division, famously known as the “Spearhead Division," had an illustrious combat career in WW2. One of only two “heavy armored” divisions of the war, the 3rd Armored joined the battle in the ETO in late June of 1944, was bloodied almost immediately and was at the front of the American advance through the hedgerows of Normandy and the rapid advance through France into Belgium by September 1944. The 3rd was one of the first units to breach the vaunted Siegfried Line and then fought a series of back and forth battles with the German army in the Autumn of 1944 as the weather conditions and determined tenacity of the German defenders produced an Autumn stalemate. The 3rd was rushed to the Ardennes front in December of 1944 in response to Hitler’s winter offensive and they famously fought battles at the defense of Hotton, Grandmenil and then pushed the Germans back to the border after vicious battles in places like Ottre, Lierneux, Cherain and Sterpigny. The early days of the Bulge battles would find the lost unit of Col Samuel Hogan’s 400 men who were surrounded for days and fought their way back to friendly lines. After a brief rest and being outfitted with 10 of the T-26 Pershing tanks, the 3rd was at the spearhead of the 1st Army advance into Germany, across the Rhine and into the Harz mountains and the liberation of the Nordhausen concentration camp. This final campaign would see the highpoint of the famous Cologne tank duel between a Pershing and German panther, made famous by the recent book Spearhead by Adam Makos. Then, just a few weeks later the beloved commander of the division, Major General Maurice Rose, was tragically shot by a German tank commander when trying to surrender Paderborn, Germany. The 3rd would end the war at the tip of the American advance into Germany before the war ended. “An armored division is more than just its tanks, and the author makes that clear by including numerous images of the unit’s infantry, reconnaissance artillery and support troops performing their duties. This book provides a wealth of details of how the men of this division lived and fought during the war.” —WWII History “Sometimes a pictorial history is a hundred times better than a textual history, and that’s certainly the case with the US 3rd Armored Division.” —Books Monthly
Regia Aeronautica
Author: Christopher F. Shores
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780897470605
Category : Aeronautics, Military
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780897470605
Category : Aeronautics, Military
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
The Korean Air War
Author: Robert F. Dorr
Publisher: Motorbooks
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
A stunning pictorial record from the personal photo archives of Korean War veterans. A detailed account of Allied air operations features dramatic, real-life combat stories that took place during the 1950 to 1953 war.
Publisher: Motorbooks
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
A stunning pictorial record from the personal photo archives of Korean War veterans. A detailed account of Allied air operations features dramatic, real-life combat stories that took place during the 1950 to 1953 war.
A Pictorial History of the Civil War Years
Author: Paul McClelland Angle
Publisher: Main Street Books
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 270
Book Description
Publisher: Main Street Books
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 270
Book Description
The First Air War
Author: Terry C. Treadwell
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780760707883
Category : World War, 1914-1918
Languages : en
Pages : 162
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780760707883
Category : World War, 1914-1918
Languages : en
Pages : 162
Book Description