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131 produkter
US Navy F-4 Phantom II Units of the Vietnam War 1969-73
Häftad, 2018
210 kr
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A detailed study of one of the US's most famous post-war aircraft, the F-4 Phantom, which saw service in three branches of the US military during the Vietnam War.Although the F-4 Phantom II was the most important fighter-bomber to see action with all three American services during the Vietnam War, …
Coalition Aircraft vs Iraqi SAMs
Operation Desert Storm 1991
Häftad, 2026
196 kr
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A detailed study of how Operation Desert Storm saw Coalition forces respond to Iraq’s surface-to-air missile defences with ground-breaking combat aircraft technology.Developed in the wake of the USA’s ill-prepared entry into the Vietnam War, aircraft carrying electronic counter-measures equipment …
B-36 ‘Peacemaker’ Units of the Cold War
Häftad, 2022
195 kr
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Conceived during 1941 in case Germany occupied Britain, when US bombers would then have insufficient range to retaliate, the B-36 was to be primarily a ‘10,000-mile bomber’ with heavy defensive armament, six engines and a performance that would prevent interception by fighters.Although rapid …
Northrop Flying Wings
Häftad, 2019
198 kr
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Half a century before the 'flying wing' B-2 stealth bomber entered service, John K. ‘Jack’ Northrop was already developing prototypes of a large 'flying wing' strategic bomber, which would have been the most radical bombers of their age.World War II brought a need for very long-range bombers and …
Ho Chi Minh Trail 1964–73
Steel Tiger, Barrel Roll, and the secret air wars in Vietnam and Laos
Häftad, 2020
210 kr
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This title reveals the secret history of America's air war to cut the Ho Chi Minh Trail, the supply routes upon which Communist victory in the Vietnam War was dependent.The Trails War formed a major part of the so-called ‘secret war’ in South East Asia, yet for complex political reasons, including …
Northrop Flying Wings
E-bok, 2019
229 kr
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Half a century before the ''flying wing'' B-2 stealth bomber entered service, John K. ''Jack'' Northrop was already developing prototypes of a large ''flying wing'' strategic bomber, which would have been the most radical bombers of their age. World War II brought a need for very long-range bombers …
F-4 Phantom II vs MiG-21
USAF & Vpaf in the Vietnam War
E-bok, 2013
229 kr
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A gripping account of the mighty F-4 Phantom II, icon of the Cold War and ultimate American fighter of the 1960s, versus the nimble, agile and abundant MiG-21, which was a communist icon of the period. Influential leaders and tacticians are profiled to provide a comparative evaluation of their …
USN McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II
Häftad, 2016
186 kr
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An in-depth technical study of the USN and export variants of the McDonnell–Douglas F-4 Phantom – sure to appeal to modelers, veterans, and aviation enthusiasts.Originally designed as a carrier-borne long-range interceptor armed with radar-guided missiles and tasked with defence against …
USN McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II
E-bok, 2016
214 kr
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An in-depth technical study of the USN and export variants of the McDonnell–Douglas F-4 Phantom – sure to appeal to modelers, veterans, and aviation enthusiasts. Originally designed as a carrier-borne long-range interceptor armed with radar-guided missiles and tasked with defence against …
USN McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II
E-bok, 2016
210 kr
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An in-depth technical study of the USN and export variants of the McDonnell–Douglas F-4 Phantom – sure to appeal to modelers, veterans, and aviation enthusiasts. Originally designed as a carrier-borne long-range interceptor armed with radar-guided missiles and tasked with defence against …
F-111 & EF-111 Units in Combat
E-bok, 2014
243 kr
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F-111s based in England flew the longest fighter combat mission in history against the Libyan capital Tripoli in 1986, and in 1991 the aircraft was one of the most important Coalition warplanes in the successful Desert Storm campaign. The General Dynamics F-111 was one of the most technically …
F-111 & EF-111 Units in Combat
E-bok, 2014
243 kr
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F-111s based in England flew the longest fighter combat mission in history against the Libyan capital Tripoli in 1986, and in 1991 the aircraft was one of the most important Coalition warplanes in the successful Desert Storm campaign. The General Dynamics F-111 was one of the most technically …
US Navy F-4 Phantom II Units of the Vietnam War 1964-68
Häftad, 2016
210 kr
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The F-4 Phantom II is perhaps the most famous post-war fighter.Primarily used as a land-based fighter-bomber and reconnaissance platform, its naval origins and the immense contribution made to the US war effort in Vietnam by its original carrier-based versions began its legend.This book examines …
US Navy F-4 Phantom II Units of the Vietnam War 1964-68
E-bok, 2016
243 kr
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The F-4 Phantom II is perhaps the most famous post-war fighter. Primarily used as a land-based fighter-bomber and reconnaissance platform, its naval origins and the immense contribution made to the US war effort in Vietnam by its original carrier-based versions began its legend. This title examines …
US Navy F-4 Phantom II Units of the Vietnam War 1964-68
E-bok, 2016
243 kr
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The F-4 Phantom II is perhaps the most famous post-war fighter. Primarily used as a land-based fighter-bomber and reconnaissance platform, its naval origins and the immense contribution made to the US war effort in Vietnam by its original carrier-based versions began its legend. This title examines …
Bell X-1
Häftad, 2016
191 kr
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A detailed history of the pioneering Bell X-1, the first manned craft to break the sound barrier. Brought to life with dazzling digital art, this rocket-powered aircraft launches Osprey's new 'X-Planes' series and brings the reader into the dangerous and thrilling world of experimental aircraft.In …
Bell X-1
E-bok, 2016
229 kr
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A detailed history of the pioneering Bell X-1, the first manned craft to break the sound barrier. Brought to life with dazzling digital art, this rocket-powered aircraft launches Osprey''s new ''X-Planes'' series and brings the reader into the dangerous and thrilling world of experimental aircraft. …
Bell X-1
E-bok, 2016
229 kr
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A detailed history of the pioneering Bell X-1, the first manned craft to break the sound barrier. Brought to life with dazzling digital art, this rocket-powered aircraft launches Osprey''s new ''X-Planes'' series and brings the reader into the dangerous and thrilling world of experimental aircraft. …
Bell X-2
Häftad, 2017
198 kr
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Packed with photos and spectacular new artwork, this book traces the supersonic career and lasting influence of the record-breaking Bell X-2 rocket plane. A must-have for aviation enthusiasts, especially those interested in the thrilling, hi-tech world of the early Jet Age.Even before the …
Bell X-2
E-bok, 2017
221 kr
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Packed with photos and spectacular new artwork, this book traces the supersonic career and lasting influence of the record-breaking Bell X-2 rocket plane. A must-have for aviation enthusiasts, especially those interested in the thrilling, hi-tech world of the early Jet Age. Even before the …
Bell X-2
E-bok, 2017
229 kr
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Packed with photos and spectacular new artwork, this book traces the supersonic career and lasting influence of the record-breaking Bell X-2 rocket plane. A must-have for aviation enthusiasts, especially those interested in the thrilling, hi-tech world of the early Jet Age. Even before the …
North American X-15
Häftad, 2017
184 kr
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The revolutionary X-15 remains the fastest manned aircraft ever to fly.Built in the two decades following World War II, it was the most successful of the high-speed X-planes. The ‘sound barrier’ was smashed completely by the X-15, which could hit Mach 6.7 and soar to altitudes above 350,000ft, …
North American X-15
E-bok, 2017
214 kr
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The revolutionary X-15 remains the fastest manned aircraft ever to fly. Built in the two decades following World War II, it was the most successful of the high-speed X-planes. The ''sound barrier'' was smashed completely by the X-15, which could hit Mach 6.7 and soar to altitudes above 350,000ft, …
North American X-15
E-bok, 2017
214 kr
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The revolutionary X-15 remains the fastest manned aircraft ever to fly. Built in the two decades following World War II, it was the most successful of the high-speed X-planes. The only recently broken ''sound barrier'' was smashed completely by the X-15, which could hit Mach 6.7 and soar to …
US Navy F-4 Phantom II Units of the Vietnam War 1969-73
E-bok, 2018
243 kr
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A detailed study of one of the US''s most famous post-war aircraft, the F-4 Phantom, which saw service in three branches of the US military during the Vietnam War. Although the F-4 Phantom II was the most important fighter-bomber to see action with all three American services during the Vietnam …
US Navy F-4 Phantom II Units of the Vietnam War 1969-73
E-bok, 2018
235 kr
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A detailed study of one of the US''s most famous post-war aircraft, the F-4 Phantom, which saw service in three branches of the US military during the Vietnam War. Although the F-4 Phantom II was the most important fighter-bomber to see action with all three American services during the Vietnam …
B-52 Stratofortress vs SA-2 "Guideline" SAM
Vietnam 1972–73
Häftad, 2018
172 kr
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Ever since its introduction in the late 1950s, the B-52 Stratofortress has been the United States’ primary heavy bomber and a powerful symbol of its immense military might.Its powerful electronic countermeasures equipment (ECM) was thought to make the B-52 immune to ground-to-air missile attack, …
B-52 Stratofortress vs SA-2 "Guideline" SAM
Vietnam 1972–73
E-bok, 2018
194 kr
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Ever since its introduction in the late 1950s, the B-52 Stratofortress has been the United States'' primary heavy bomber and a powerful symbol of its immense military might. Its powerful electronic countermeasures equipment (ECM) was thought to make the B-52 immune to ground-to-air missile attack, …
B-52 Stratofortress vs SA-2 "Guideline" SAM
Vietnam 1972–73
E-bok, 2018
200 kr
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Ever since its introduction in the late 1950s, the B-52 Stratofortress has been the United States'' primary heavy bomber and a powerful symbol of its immense military might. Its powerful electronic countermeasures equipment (ECM) was thought to make the B-52 immune to ground-to-air missile attack, …
North American XB-70 Valkyrie
Häftad, 2018
191 kr
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Of the many futuristic military aircraft concepts created in the 1950s the North American XB-70 still stands out as the most awe-inspiring.With its huge, white partially-folding delta wing, its fuselage resembling a striking cobra and its extraordinary performance, it was one of the foremost …
