Pioneers Of Aerial Combat
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Pioneers Of Aerial Combat
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Author : Michael Foley
language : en
Publisher: Pen and Sword
Release Date : 2013-07-16
Pioneers Of Aerial Combat written by Michael Foley and has been published by Pen and Sword this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-07-16 with History categories.
When the Wright Brothers made their first flight in the early years of the twentieth century it sparked the imagination of those who wanted to fly, both in their country and around the world. In Britain, however, the spark wasn't strong enough to light a fire and it was in other parts of Europe, notably France, where flight began to develop seriously.Early pioneers of flight faced a high level of danger and many died in pursuit of fulfilling their dream. Although aircraft design had made incredible progress by the time of the outbreak of war, accidents still occurred on a regular basis. For some time, as many pilots died in accidents as they did in combat. This publication consolidates a range of stories, insights, and facts that, when combined, offer a vivid impression of events as they unfolded. The chaos stirred up during the First World War and the scramble to develop aircraft in response to the threat to homeland security is eloquently relayed, as are the battles that characterized this conflicted era. The reality of conflict gave aviation engineers and designers the opportunity to test their craft in the harshest of environments, pushing the benchmark ever higher in terms of what could be achieved. Sure to appeal to aviation enthusiasts and historians alike, this work offers the reader a full account of the developmental early days of flight.
The Pioneer Mustang Group
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Author : Steve Blake
language : en
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
Release Date : 2008
The Pioneer Mustang Group written by Steve Blake and has been published by Schiffer Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with History categories.
As the first unit to fly the Merlin-engined P-51B in combat, the 354th Fighter Group adopted the nickname "Pioneer Mustang Group." Until D-Day, it escorted 8th AF heavy bombers to targets on the European Continent. The group then moved to France and supported Patton's Third Army from Normandy to Bavaria, and also participated in the Battle of the Bulge. Its pilots scored over 600 confirmed air victories, and forty-three of them became aces. This book is an almost day-to-day account of their aerial combat experiences and the "gypsy" lifestyle they and their support personnel led as they moved from one airfield to another across Western Europe.
Oswald Boelcke
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Author : R.G. Head
language : en
Publisher: Grub Street Publishers
Release Date : 2016-08-05
Oswald Boelcke written by R.G. Head and has been published by Grub Street Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-08-05 with History categories.
This biography of the pioneering WWI flying ace who mentored the Red Baron is “fascinating . . . [it] captures combat aviation at its inception” (MiG Sweep: The Magazine of Aviation Warriors). With a total of forty victories, Oswald Boelcke was Germany’s first ace in World War I—and a century later he remains a towering figure in the history of air warfare, renowned for his character, inspirational leadership, organizational genius, development of air-to-air tactics, and impact on aerial doctrine. Paving the way for modern air forces across the world with his pioneering strategies, Boelcke had a dramatic effect on his contemporaries. The famed Red Baron’s mentor, instructor, squadron commander, and friend, he exerted a tremendous influence upon the German air force. He was one of the first pilots to be awarded the famous Pour le Mérite, commonly recognized as the “Blue Max.” All of this was achieved after overcoming medical obstacles in childhood and later life with willpower and determination. Boelcke even gained the admiration of his enemies: After his tragic death in a midair collision, Britain’s Royal Flying Corps dropped a wreath on his funeral, and several of his captured foes sent another wreath from their German prison camp. His name and legacy live on, as seen in the Luftwaffe’s designation of the Tactical Air Force Wing 31 “Boelcke.” This definitive biography reveals his importance as a fighter pilot who set the standard in military aviation.
Pathfinder Pioneer
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Author : Raymond E. Brim
language : en
Publisher: Casemate Publishers
Release Date : 2016-04-19
Pathfinder Pioneer written by Raymond E. Brim and has been published by Casemate Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-04-19 with History categories.
One young man’s story of combat in the air, constant battles for survival, and the development of radar technology for use against the Luftwaffe. This is the story of how an eighteen-year-old miner shoveling ore from deep in the ground in Utah suddenly found himself, only two years later, 30,000 feet in the air over Nazi Germany, piloting a Flying Fortress in the first wave of America’s air counteroffensive in Europe. Like thousands of other young Americans, Ray Brim was plucked out by the US Army to be a combat flyer, and was quickly pitted against the hardened veterans of the Luftwaffe. Brim turned out to have a natural knack for flying, however, and was assigned to the select squadron developing lead pathfinder techniques, while experimenting with radar. He was among the first to test the teeth of the Luftwaffe’s defenses, and once those techniques had been honed, thousands of other bomber crews would follow into the maelstrom—from which 80,000 never returned. This book gives us vivid insights into the genesis of the American air campaign, told with the humor, attention to detail, and humility that captures the heart and soul of our “Greatest Generation.” Brim was one of the first Pathfinder pilots to fly both day and night missions, leading bomb groups of six-hundred-plus bombers to their targets. At the onset of his missions in the spring of 1943, B-17 crews were given a fifty-fifty chance of returning. All his raids were nerve-wracking forays into the unknown, struggles to survive the damage to his plane caused by flak and German fighter attacks and bring his ten-man crew home, often wounded—but still alive.
400 Thrilling Unbelievable Fighter Aircraft Facts For Enthusiasts
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Author : Wyatt Henderson
language : en
Publisher: Independently Published
Release Date : 2023-12-04
400 Thrilling Unbelievable Fighter Aircraft Facts For Enthusiasts written by Wyatt Henderson and has been published by Independently Published this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-12-04 with categories.
Do you have an aviation enthusiast in your life? Inside this book, they'll discover 400+ fascinating facts about the thrilling world of fighter aircraft! Covering everything from aviation pioneers, iconic aircraft models, aerial combat maneuvers, cutting-edge technologies, famous pilots, squadron histories, acts of valor, aviation art and more - this is the ultimate gift for any fan of fighter jets. With insights into aviation legends like the Red Baron, Chuck Yeager, the Tuskegee Airmen and beyond, readers will be captivated by the daring exploits of those who take to the skies in the world's fastest aircraft. The book also explores visionary engineers like Kelly Johnson and Clarence "Kelly" Johnson who designed era-defining aircraft such as the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird. From biplane dogfights in World War I to future unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) advances on the horizon, this fighter jet almanac charts an evolutionary journey showcasing both the machines and their heroic pilots across generations. Its 20 chapters vividly profile everything that makes fighter aviation so thrilling. So if you have a fighter jet aficionado eager to soak up aviation history and fun facts, this book covers it all! With its beautiful layout filled with information, it makes the perfect gift for any occasion.
Fighter Aces
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Author : John Sadler
language : en
Publisher: Casemate
Release Date : 2017-08-19
Fighter Aces written by John Sadler and has been published by Casemate this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-08-19 with History categories.
A readable and entertaining introduction to aerial combat in the series that “would be excellent for someone with an early interest in military history” (Army Rumour Service). Just over a decade after the first successful powered flight, fearless pioneers were flying over the battlefields of France in flimsy biplanes. Though the infantry in their muddy trenches might see aerial combat as glorious and chivalric, the reality was very different and undeniably deadly: new Royal Flying Corps subalterns in 1917 had a life expectancy of eleven days. In 1915 the term “ace” was coined to denote a pilot adept at downing enemy aircraft, and top aces like the Red Baron, René Fonck, and Billy Bishop became household names. The idea of the ace continued after the 1918 Armistice, but as the size of air forces increased, the prominence of the ace diminished. But still, the pilots who swirled and danced in Hurricanes and Spitfires over southern England in 1940 were, and remain, feted as “the Few” who stood between Britain and invasion. Flying aircraft advanced beyond the wildest dreams of Great War pilots, the “top” fighter aces of World War II would accrue hundreds of kills, though their life expectancy was still measured in weeks, not years. World War II cemented the vital role of air power, and postwar innovation gave fighter pilots jet-powered fighters, enabling them to pursue duels over huge areas above modern battlefields. This entertaining introduction explores the history and cult of the fighter ace from the first pilots through late twentieth-century conflicts, which leads to discussion of whether the era of the fighter ace is at an end.
Jet Pioneer
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Author : Carl Schneider
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2017-04-21
Jet Pioneer written by Carl Schneider and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-04-21 with categories.
Jet Pioneer: A Fighter Pilot's Memoir is the remarkable story of Major General Carl G. Schneider's thirty-two year U.S. Air Force career. Beginning in 1946 as a newly enlisted AAF private, he rose through the ranks to become a two star general--an accomplishment very few men in American history have ever achieved. This book is a fascinating look into the unprecedented career of a jet fighter pilot who flew one hundred combat missions in Korea and served in Vietnam flying combat missions with the VNAF. Filled with personal stories, Jet Pioneer: A Fighter Pilot's Memoir takes the reader along as the author recounts riveting combat missions, often humorous accounts of his Air Force career as well as the "gut-wrenching moments" of learning close friends were shot down by the enemy and killed or captured.
Eyes All Over The Sky
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Author : James Streckfuss
language : en
Publisher: Casemate
Release Date : 2016-05-19
Eyes All Over The Sky written by James Streckfuss and has been published by Casemate this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-05-19 with History categories.
The impact of the unsung heroes of WWI—“a must for any aviation enthusiast to further complement work on aerial reconnaissance in modern warfare” (Roads to the Great War), Beyond the heroic deeds of the fighter pilots and bombers of World War I, the real value of military aviation lay elsewhere; aerial reconnaissance, observation, and photography impacted the fighting in many ways, but little has been written about it. Balloons and airplanes regulated artillery fire, infantry liaison aircraft followed attacking troops and the retreats of defenders, aerial photographers aided operational planners and provided the data for perpetually updated maps, and naval airplanes, airships, and balloons acted as aerial sentinels in a complex anti-submarine warfare organization. Reconnaissance crews at the Battles of the Marne and Tannenberg averted disaster. Eyes All Over the Sky fully explores all the aspects of aerial reconnaissance and its previously under-appreciated significance. Also included are the individual experiences of British, American, and German airmen—true pioneers of aviation warfare. “With an interesting selection of photos, the book is not only an excellent reference—it is historically important.” —Classic Wings “This well-researched history belongs on the shelf of anyone with a serious interest in the air war or the ground war of 1914-1918.” —Steve Suddaby, former president of the World War One Historical Association
Jet Pioneer
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Author : Carl G. Schneider
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2017-04-21
Jet Pioneer written by Carl G. Schneider and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-04-21 with Fighter pilots ‡z United States ‡v Biography categories.
Jet Pioneer: A Fighter Pilot's Memoir is the remarkable story of Major General Carl G. Schneider's thirty-two year U.S. Air Force career. Beginning in 1946 as a newly enlisted AAF private, he rose through the ranks to become a two star general--an accomplishment very few men in American history have ever achieved. This book is a fascinating look into the unprecedented career of a jet fighter pilot who flew one hundred combat missions in Korea and served in Vietnam flying combat missions with the VNAF. Filled with personal stories, Jet Pioneer: A Fighter Pilot's Memoir takes the reader along as the author recounts riveting combat missions, often humorous accounts of his Air Force career as well as the "gut-wrenching moments" of learning close friends were shot down by the enemy and killed or captured.
Wings Over The Mexican Border
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Author : Kenneth B. Ragsdale
language : en
Publisher: University of Texas Press
Release Date : 2010-07-05
Wings Over The Mexican Border written by Kenneth B. Ragsdale and has been published by University of Texas Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-07-05 with History categories.
A Texas historian reveals how a borderland ranch became the proving ground for American combat aviation and a flashpoint for US-Mexico relations. Against a backdrop of revolution, border banditry, freewheeling aerial dramatics, and World War II, Kenneth B. Ragsdale tells the story of Elmo Johnson’s Big Bend ranch in southwestern Texas. This remote airfield is where hundreds of young Army Air Corps pilots demonstrated the US military’s reconnaissance and emergency response capabilities and, in so doing, dramatized the changing role of the airplane as an instrument of war and peace. Ragsdale vividly portrays the development of the US aerial strike force; the men who would go on to become combat leaders; and especially Elmo Johnson himself, the Big Bend rancher, trader, and rural sage who emerges as the dominant figure at one of the most unusual facilities in the annals of the Air Corps. Ragsdale also examines how these aerial escapades effected border tensions. He provides a reflective look at US–Mexican relations from the 1920s through the 1940s, paying special attention to the tense days during and after the Escobar Rebellion of 1929. Wings over the Mexican Border tells a stirring story of the American frontier juxtaposed with the new age of aerial technology.