Tony Holmes

F-14 Tomcat Units of Operation Enduring Freedom (eBook, ePUB)

Illustrator: Laurier, Jim

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

An insightful study of the use of this iconic modern fast jet in support of Special Operation Forces and other roles. The first-hand accounts and photographs from private collections makes this a unique book.

The legendary F-14 Tomcat was the weapon of choice to strike against the enemies of the United States in the wake of the September 11 attacks, with F-14s flying thousands of bombing missions on al-Qaeda and Taliban positions. Written by aviation expert Tony Holmes, this book explores the F-14 pilots and aircraft involved in Operation Enduring Freedom, with insights into the tactical approach and strategic aims provided by officers.

Exclusive access to mission reports, combat diaries, full-colour artwork and photographs from the author's collection reveal the battle experiences of the most famous modern fast jet.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Bloomsbury UK eBooks
• Seitenzahl: 96
• Erscheinungstermin: 20. November 2012
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781782006732
• Artikelnr.: 44626995

Autorenporträt

Having initially worked for Osprey as an author in the 1980s, Tony Holmes became the company's aviation editor in 1989 after he moved to England from Western Australia. Responsible for devising the Aircraft of the Aces, Combat Aircraft, Aviation Elite Units, Duel and X-Planes series, Tony has also written more than 30 books for Osprey over the past 35 years.

Inhaltsangabe

Chapter 1: Planning the response
Chapter 2: The Opening Strikes
Chapter 3: Ground War
Chapter 4: Evolving Missions
Chapter 5: Toro Boro
Chapter 6: Operation Anaconda
Chapter 7: OEF winds down
Appendix