Author: Robert J. Boyd
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fighter planes
Languages : en
Pages : 104
Book Description
SAC's Fighter Planes and Their Operations
Author: Robert J. Boyd
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fighter planes
Languages : en
Pages : 104
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fighter planes
Languages : en
Pages : 104
Book Description
MiG Alley
Author: Thomas McKelvey Cleaver
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1472836065
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 369
Book Description
Following the end of the Korean War, the prevailing myth in the West was that of the absolute supremacy of US Air Force pilots and aircraft over their Soviet-supplied opponents. The claims of the 10:1 victory-loss ratio achieved by the US Air Force fighter pilots flying the North American F-86 Sabre against their communist adversaries, among other such fabrications, went unchallenged until the end of the Cold War, when Soviet records of the conflict were finally opened. Packed with first-hand accounts and covering the full range of US Air Force activities over Korea, MiG Alley brings the war vividly to life and the record is finally set straight on a number of popular fabrications. Thomas McKelvey Cleaver expertly threads together US and Russian sources to reveal the complete story of this bitter struggle in the Eastern skies.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1472836065
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 369
Book Description
Following the end of the Korean War, the prevailing myth in the West was that of the absolute supremacy of US Air Force pilots and aircraft over their Soviet-supplied opponents. The claims of the 10:1 victory-loss ratio achieved by the US Air Force fighter pilots flying the North American F-86 Sabre against their communist adversaries, among other such fabrications, went unchallenged until the end of the Cold War, when Soviet records of the conflict were finally opened. Packed with first-hand accounts and covering the full range of US Air Force activities over Korea, MiG Alley brings the war vividly to life and the record is finally set straight on a number of popular fabrications. Thomas McKelvey Cleaver expertly threads together US and Russian sources to reveal the complete story of this bitter struggle in the Eastern skies.
Emergency War Plan
Author: Sean M. Maloney
Publisher: U of Nebraska Press
ISBN: 1640124195
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 544
Book Description
Emergency War Plan examines the theory and practice of American nuclear deterrence and its evolution during the Cold War. Previous examinations of nuclear strategy during this time have, for the most part, categorized American efforts as “massive retaliation” and “mutually assured destruction,” blunt instruments to be casually dismissed in favor of more flexible approaches or summed up in inflammatory and judgmental terms like “MAD.” These descriptors evolved into slogans, and any nuanced discussion of the efficacy of the actual strategies withered due to a variety of political and social factors. Drawing on newly released weapons effects information along with new information about Soviet capabilities as well as risky and covert espionage missions, Emergency War Plan provides a completely new examination of American nuclear deterrence strategy during the first fifteen years of the Cold War, the first such study since the 1980s. Ultimately what emerges is a picture of a gargantuan and potentially devastating enterprise that was understood at the time by the public in only the vaguest terms but that was not as out of control as has been alleged and was more nuanced than previously understood.
Publisher: U of Nebraska Press
ISBN: 1640124195
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 544
Book Description
Emergency War Plan examines the theory and practice of American nuclear deterrence and its evolution during the Cold War. Previous examinations of nuclear strategy during this time have, for the most part, categorized American efforts as “massive retaliation” and “mutually assured destruction,” blunt instruments to be casually dismissed in favor of more flexible approaches or summed up in inflammatory and judgmental terms like “MAD.” These descriptors evolved into slogans, and any nuanced discussion of the efficacy of the actual strategies withered due to a variety of political and social factors. Drawing on newly released weapons effects information along with new information about Soviet capabilities as well as risky and covert espionage missions, Emergency War Plan provides a completely new examination of American nuclear deterrence strategy during the first fifteen years of the Cold War, the first such study since the 1980s. Ultimately what emerges is a picture of a gargantuan and potentially devastating enterprise that was understood at the time by the public in only the vaguest terms but that was not as out of control as has been alleged and was more nuanced than previously understood.
The Development of Strategic Air Command, 1946-1986 (the Fortieth Anniversary History)
Author: J. C. Hopkins
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Government publications
Languages : en
Pages : 290
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Government publications
Languages : en
Pages : 290
Book Description
MIG Menace Over Korea
Author: Yuri Sutiagin
Publisher: Casemate Publishers
ISBN: 1848847092
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 506
Book Description
This fascinating biography of a Russian flying ace offers a rare glimpse into the role of the Soviet Air Force during the Korean War. Nikolai Vasil'evich Sutiagin was the top-scoring Soviet flying ace of the Korean War. He flew his MiG-15 in lethal dogfights against American Sabres and Australian Meteors, winning twenty-two victories. For his distinguished service, he was named a Hero of the Soviet Union, the Soviet military’s highest honor. Now, with the opening of the Russian archives, this authoritative biography presents a full account of Sutiagin’s life and career. Beyond these official records, the authors draw from the reminiscences of Sutiagin's comrades and his wife's personal diary to present a nuanced and vividly detailed portrait of one of Russia’s greatest fighter pilots.
Publisher: Casemate Publishers
ISBN: 1848847092
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 506
Book Description
This fascinating biography of a Russian flying ace offers a rare glimpse into the role of the Soviet Air Force during the Korean War. Nikolai Vasil'evich Sutiagin was the top-scoring Soviet flying ace of the Korean War. He flew his MiG-15 in lethal dogfights against American Sabres and Australian Meteors, winning twenty-two victories. For his distinguished service, he was named a Hero of the Soviet Union, the Soviet military’s highest honor. Now, with the opening of the Russian archives, this authoritative biography presents a full account of Sutiagin’s life and career. Beyond these official records, the authors draw from the reminiscences of Sutiagin's comrades and his wife's personal diary to present a nuanced and vividly detailed portrait of one of Russia’s greatest fighter pilots.
Mig Alley
Author: William T. Y'Blood
Publisher: Department of the Air Force
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 56
Book Description
For a carnivore there is nothing more satisfying than a pink and succulent T-bone steak, the sizzle of well-seasoned chicken on a barbecue, or a serve of crispy, roast pork crackling. Off The Bone gives both classic and contemporary recipes for cooking 'bone-in meat' - that is, meat that hasn't been flleted, and is cooked and served with the bone included. The benefits of these cuts are endless. The bone acts as a heat-conductor, so the meat cooks more evenly but still retains its juiciness. The cuts are typically cheaper, but no less tasty that their fileted counterparts. Recipes in this book are suitable for both novice and experienced cooks. If you're ever at a loss for what meat to choose, your local butcher will be knowledgeable about every type and portion of meat, and can advise on what will suit your taste and needs.
Publisher: Department of the Air Force
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 56
Book Description
For a carnivore there is nothing more satisfying than a pink and succulent T-bone steak, the sizzle of well-seasoned chicken on a barbecue, or a serve of crispy, roast pork crackling. Off The Bone gives both classic and contemporary recipes for cooking 'bone-in meat' - that is, meat that hasn't been flleted, and is cooked and served with the bone included. The benefits of these cuts are endless. The bone acts as a heat-conductor, so the meat cooks more evenly but still retains its juiciness. The cuts are typically cheaper, but no less tasty that their fileted counterparts. Recipes in this book are suitable for both novice and experienced cooks. If you're ever at a loss for what meat to choose, your local butcher will be knowledgeable about every type and portion of meat, and can advise on what will suit your taste and needs.
Down in the Weeds
Author: William T. Y'Blood
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 56
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 56
Book Description
Down in the weeds : close air support in Korea
Author:
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 1428990178
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 53
Book Description
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 1428990178
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 53
Book Description
The Cold War and Beyond
Author: Frederick J. Shaw, Jr.
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 0788148249
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 170
Book Description
Since its establishment, the U.S. Air Force has played a significant role in the vents that have shaped modern history. This chronology commemorates the golden anniversary of the establishment of the U.S. Air Force as an independent service. Taken individually, each entry in the volume marks a single, notable moment in the evolution of an illustrious heritage. In the aggregate, the entries tell a remarkable story of a powerful military institution's adaptation to 50 years of political, technological, & social change from 18 September 1947 through 9 April 1997. Comprehensive! Photos.
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 0788148249
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 170
Book Description
Since its establishment, the U.S. Air Force has played a significant role in the vents that have shaped modern history. This chronology commemorates the golden anniversary of the establishment of the U.S. Air Force as an independent service. Taken individually, each entry in the volume marks a single, notable moment in the evolution of an illustrious heritage. In the aggregate, the entries tell a remarkable story of a powerful military institution's adaptation to 50 years of political, technological, & social change from 18 September 1947 through 9 April 1997. Comprehensive! Photos.
Sabres Over MiG Alley
Author: Kenneth P Werrell
Publisher: Naval Institute Press
ISBN: 1612513441
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 354
Book Description
This is the story of the first jet versus jet war, the largest in number of victories and losses, and one of the few military bright spots in the Korean War. It tells how an outnumbered force of F-86 Sabres limited by range and restricted by the rules of engagement, decisively defeated its foe. Based on the latest scholarship, author Kenneth Werrell uses previously untapped sources and interviews with sixty former F-86 pilots to explore new aspects of the subject and shed light on controversies previously neglected. For example, he found much greater violation of the Yalu River than thus far has appeared in the published materials. The F-86 became a legend in "The Forgotten War" because of its performance and beauty, but most of all, because of its record in combat.
Publisher: Naval Institute Press
ISBN: 1612513441
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 354
Book Description
This is the story of the first jet versus jet war, the largest in number of victories and losses, and one of the few military bright spots in the Korean War. It tells how an outnumbered force of F-86 Sabres limited by range and restricted by the rules of engagement, decisively defeated its foe. Based on the latest scholarship, author Kenneth Werrell uses previously untapped sources and interviews with sixty former F-86 pilots to explore new aspects of the subject and shed light on controversies previously neglected. For example, he found much greater violation of the Yalu River than thus far has appeared in the published materials. The F-86 became a legend in "The Forgotten War" because of its performance and beauty, but most of all, because of its record in combat.