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Jet Age Aviation, 1950S to Present: U.S. 43 JET AGE AVIATION, 1950S TO PRESENT: U.S. 43 The Republic F-105 Thunderchief: Wing Gray Ghosts: U.S. Navy and Marine Corps Crusader! Last of the Gunfi ghters Paul T. and Squadron Histories James Geer. This F-4 Phantoms Peter E. Davies. This study of the Gillcrist. Once known as the “Last of the Gun- book is a comprehensive history of the wings sea-going Phantoms includes contributions from fi ghters", the Vought F-8 Crusader has since and squadrons that operated the Republic F-105 over a hundred aircrew and maintainers who become a legend in the histories of the U.S. Thunderchief. Detailed histories are provided for were involved in the Phantom’s success. These and other countries. Colorful, and sometimes all TAC, USAFE, and PACAF units that fl ew the voices are blended with a detailed technical humorous, accounts of events involving the F-8 aircraft, as well as for Air Force Reserve and Air and developmental description of the aircraft, and “Crusader Drivers" abound in this chronicle Guard users. With particular emphasis placed supported by comprehensive appendices and of carrier aviation covering the three decades. on operations in the Vietnam War, this work over 450 photos in color and black and white. Size: 8.5"x11" • 200 color/bw photos • 288pp. contains a wealth of information previously untold. Size: 8.5"x11" • 450 color/bw photos • 192pp. ISBN: 0-88740-766-8 • hard • $39.95 Size: 8.5"x11" • 800 color/bw photos • 352pp. ISBN: 0-7643-1021-6 • hard • $49.95 ISBN: 0-7643-1668-0 • hard • $69.95 Roll Call THUD: A Photographic Record of Phantom in Combat Walter J. Boyne. Phan- Tomcat! The Grumman F-14 Story Paul T. the Republic F-105 Thunderchief Campbell tom in Combat puts you in the cockpit with the Gillcrist. Told in an anecdotal format, this new & Hill. This book is a detailed compendium of missile-age aces as they fi ght for their lives in the book is richly marbled with the salt air of fl eet each F-105 built. Information is included as to skies of Vietnam and the Middle East. Here is the experience. Perhaps the F-14 program’s greatest where each plane served, who fl ew it, and the human face of modern air warfare, described success was its overwhelming acceptance by ultimate fate of each Thud. Contains photos of by the commanders and crews who earned for the youngsters in the fl eet. Anecdotes about different serial numbers, including the two F-105s the Phantom its reputation as the world’s fi nest the Tomcat legend abound, especially in the that were fl own on Medal of Honor missions. fi ghting aircraft. chapters devoted to its employment by the fl eet Size: 9"x12" • 700 color/bw photos • 176pp. Size: 8.5"x11" • 300 color/bw photos • 192pp. in the oceans of the world. ISBN: 0-7643-0062-8 • hard • $59.95 ISBN: 0-88740-599-1 • hard • $35.00 Size: 8.5"x11" • 150 color/bw photos • 208pp. ISBN: 0-88740-664-5 • hard • $39.95 The Century Series: The USAF Quest for Air USAF F-4 and F-105 MiG Killers of the Tomcat Alley: A Photographic Roll Call of Supremacy, 1950-1960 - F-100 • F-101 • F-102 Vietnam War 1965-73 Donald J. McCarthy, the Grumman F-14 Tomcat David F. Brown. • F-104 • F-105 • F-106 Ted Spitzmiller. This is the Jr. Presented here is the most complete photo Contains images depicting the F-14 Tomcat, bureau history of fi ghter aircraft that transitioned the United collection of U.S. Air Force F-4 Phantoms and number by bureau number. Informative captions States Air Force into the supersonic era. By 1952, F-105 Thunderchiefs credited with aerial victories provide details concerning every Tomcat model, fi ghter designations that started with the Curtiss P-1 during the Vietnam era. Of the total 113 individual modifi cation, and the fate of each aircraft, including in 1923, reached the century mark with the North Phantoms and Thunderchiefs credited with aerial operational accidents, the “bone-yard," or “gate American F-100 – thus the term Century Series. The victories, the reader will discover photos of 106 guards" at military installations. Also includes every Century Series story is also one that moves past their of these historic aircraft. squadron commander’s aircraft, nose art, tail colors, initial operational period and into the war in Vietnam. Size: 8.5"x11" • 150 color/bw photos • 136pp. patches and insignia, bicentennial schemes, and more. Size: 8.5"x11" • 200 bw photos • 232pp. ISBN: 0-7643-2256-7 • hard • $59.95 Size: 9"x12" • 875 color photos • 256pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-4038-3 • hard • $59.99 ISBN: 0-7643-0477-1 • hard • $59.95 Flight Handbook F9F-6, -6P. Facsimile reprint The 388th Tactical Fighter Wing at Korat Royal McDonnell-Douglas F-15 Eagle: A Photo of the original fl ight handbook for the F9F-6 Thai Air Force Base 1972 Don Logan. Covers Chronicle Holder & Wallace. This photo chronicle and -6P. the 388th TFW; a Composite Wing based at Korat covers the F-15 Eagle from its planning and Size: 8.5"x11" • 100 bw images • 192pp. RTAFB, Thailand, consisting of fi ghters, Wild Weasel development, to its success in Operation Desert ISBN: 0-88740-778-1 • soft • $19.95 aircraft, airborne jamming aircraft and AWACS aircraft. Storm and post-Desert Storm operations in over Discusses in detail the Wing, the Squadrons and 170 photos, most in color. All types are covered, the aircraft they fl ew: the F-4. F-105G Wild Weasel, including foreign – Israel, Japan and Saudi Arabia A-7D, EB-66, EC-121, and C-130. Also covered are – and the Strike Eagle. the mission types, as well as operations of the Wing Size: 8.5"x11" • 150 color/bw photos • 88pp. during the Linebacker Campaign over North Vietnam. ISBN: 0-88740-662-9 • soft • $19.95 Size: 8.5"x11" • 170 color/bw photos • 128pp. ISBN: 0-88740-798-6 • hard • $29.95 Vought F7U Cutlass: A Developmental His- NATOPS Flight Manual F-4J. A facsimile reprint USAF F-15 Eagles: Units, Colors & Markings tory Tom Gardner. The Vought F7U Cutlass would of the original NATOPS fl ight manual for the F-4J. Don Logan. Chronicles the story of the F-15A, be host to the following fi rst time achievements Size: 8.5"x11" • 200 bw photos/charts • 544pp. B, C, D, and E. Includes F-15 program history, for any naval aircraft: the fi rst swept wing jet ISBN: 0-88740-781-1 • soft • $39.95 prototype and operational aircraft paint schemes, propelled fi ghter to operate from a carrier deck; and unit markings of all USAF and Air National the fi rst to use an all-hydraulic irreversible fl ight Guard units operating the F-15. A section on control system; fi rst tailless U.S. Naval jet fi ghter; USAF F-15 MiG killers in both Desert Storm and fi rst to incorporate a fully steerable nose wheel; Allied Force, with photos of all USAF F-15 MiG fi rst near sonic fi ghter. killers, is included. Size: 8.5"x11" • 250 color/bw photos • 256pp. Size: 8.5"x11" • 750 color photos • 304pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-3529-7 • hard • $59.99 ISBN: 0-7643-1060-7 • hard • $59.95 McDonnell-Douglas F-4C/RF-4C General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark Don Logan. Northrop’s YF-17 Cobra: A Pictorial History Phantom II Ávila Gonzalo and Roberto Covers all models from the F-111A through the Don Logan. The Northrop YF-17 holds a special Yáñez. This book is a concise, illustrated F-111K. In addition to a “Roll Call" including place in aircraft history. The YF-17 was one of two history of the legendary McDonnell histories of each individual aircraft, photos of prototypes tested in the U.S. Air Force Air Combat Douglas F-4C, and RF-4C Phantom II. over 90% of the aircraft are included. Unit and Fighter competition, a program which attempted to Covered are its technical developments, Campaign patches and nose art are included, reverse the trend of increasing cost and complexity markings, and use by Spanish forces. along with detailed appendices. of new fi ghter aircraft, and which resulted in the Size: 11"x8.5" • 74 color/bw photos • 48pp. Size: 8.5"x11" • 860 color photos • 320pp. selection and manufacture of the F-16 as the next ISBN: 978-0-7643-4371-1 • soft • $14.99 ISBN: 0-7643-0587-5 • hard • $59.95 generation free world fi ghter. The YF-17 became the prototype for the U.S. Navy’s F/A-18 aircraft. Size: 8.5"x11" • 100 color/bw photos • 64pp. ISBN: 0-88740-910-5 • soft • $19.95 F-4 Phantom IIs of the USAF Reserve and One-Eleven Down: F-111 Crashes and The Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet & Air National Guard Don Logan. This book Combat Losses Steven Hyre and Lou Benoit. EA-18G Growler: A Developmental and chronicles the service of the McDonnell-Douglas The fi nal chapters of the F-111 history require Operational History Brad Elward. The F/A- F-4 and RF-4 Phantom II in the U.S. Air Force a recounting of the losses. One-Eleven Down is 18E/F has its roots in the late-1980s Hornet Reserve and the Air National Guard. The book is that story. Lengthy research and the merging 2000 study, which evaluated ways to enhance organized by AFRES and ANG units and illustrates of two U.S.
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