The Men Who Flew the Vought F4U Corsair, Martin W. Bowman
Автор: Mersky Peter Название: A-7 Corsair II Units 1975-1991 ISBN: 1472840631 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781472840639 Издательство: Osprey Рейтинг: Цена: 2523.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание:
A highly detailed, illustrated history of the A-7 Corsair II and its service from the end of the Vietnam War through to Desert Storm.
At the A-7 Corsair II's peak in the mid-1980s, some 30 US Navy squadrons flew various versions of the aircraft, including six Naval Air Reserve units, and many of these units saw action across the Middle East. By the time the jet saw combat in Operation Desert Storm (1991), there remained only two fleet squadrons--many fleet squadrons having either disestablished or transitioned to the F/A-18 Hornet--but both of these units (VA-46 and VA-72) played a major role in the campaign to free Kuwait. The book details the technological development and improvements that were introduced to the airframe post-Vietnam (the FLIR targeting pod from 1979 and AGM-88 HARM missile from 1983 being the most important), and how they shaped operational employment of the aircraft. The jet's combat experiences in conflicts during the 1970s (Cambodia), 1980s (Lebanon, Grenada, Libya, and Iran), and 1990s (Iraq) are explained in detail, and Peter Mersky's expert analysis is supported by numerous first-hand accounts from naval aviators that saw action with the A-7 during these campaigns.
Автор: Narayanan, M.r. Название: When sparrow flew like eagles ISBN: 8194465907 ISBN-13(EAN): 9788194465904 Издательство: Mare Nostrum (Eurospan) Рейтинг: Цена: 4297.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: The first book to write about the role of soldier-signallers in the final outcome of a war - the IV Corps Operations in 1971 that led to the liberation of Bangladesh. The author brings out why signal communication is a force multiplier to win battles and ultimately wars; and how it can avert an unwanted tactical battle and save lives and resources.
Описание: One of the most storied aircraft of WWII, the Vought F4U-4 Corsair was the first single engine production aircraft capable of 400 mph in level flight. With its characteristic gull wing and giant 18-cylinder Double Wasp engine, it proved a superb fighter in the Pacific Theater and achieved victory ratio approaching 11 to 1. The exploits of the famed Black Sheep Squadron of Corsairs was recounted by their leader, Marine fighter ace Major Gregory "Pappy" Boyington, in the book "Baa Baa Black Sheep." This Flight Operating Instructions manual taught pilots everything they needed to know before climbing into the cockpit. Originally classified "Restricted", the manual was declassified long ago and is here reprinted in book form. This revised version includes an original assembly breakdown manual as an appendix.
Автор: Mantelli - Brown - Kittel - Graf, Kittel - Graf Название: Grumman f4f wildcat - grumman f6f hellcat - f4u corsair ISBN: 2372973231 ISBN-13(EAN): 9782372973236 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 1275.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Struggling with depression, anxiety, illness, an eating disorder, a difficult relationship, fear, self-hatred, addiction or anger? This work explains that the harder we fight our demons, the stronger they become. Offering Eastern answers to Western needs, it weaves traditions from Tibet and the Western world to answers the problems that plague us.
Автор: Irons Martin Название: Corsair Down!: Tales of Rescue and Survival During World War II ISBN: 0764362240 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780764362248 Издательство: Gazelle Book Services Рейтинг: Цена: 4803.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: The Vought F4U Corsair was the greatest fighter plane in the WWII Pacific theater. For its pilots, survival was not guaranteed. Enemy planes and antiaircraft fire were dangerous, but aerial mishaps, poor flying, mechanical gremlins, weather, and bad luck took their toll too. American, British, and New Zealander Corsair pilots often found themselves with just seconds to escape. Some disappeared as POWs. A few, such as Major Gregory "Pappy" Boyington, emerged alive at the end of the war. Others had to rely on their training and the means at hand to escape do-or-die situations. Coast watchers, submarines, blimps, and air-sea rescues saved many. Even the French Foreign Legion smuggled a pilot to safety in the most daring Corsair pilot rescue of WWII. Others escaped death initially only to have to fight alongside their rescuers. Included are firsthand accounts from surviving pilots and tales of many of the great WWII Corsair aces.
