MacCartan-Ward Nigel David MacCartan-Ward, Wells Anthony Wells

How Strategic Airpower has Changed the World Order (eBook, ePUB)

From the 100th Bomb Group in 1943 to the Falklands and Beyond

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

This work demonstrates how maritime deterrence strategy in a challenging world is critically underpinned by strategic air power at sea and on land.In this book, the history and utility of land- and carrier-based strategic airpower is brought to life by the gallant exploits and photographs of B-17 aircraft "Quittin' Time" and of its Navigator, "Fred" Julian in the Second World War, and by the unforgiving and unswerving dedication of "Sharkey" Ward and his Sea Harrier team in the Falklands war.The overarching message is that the strategic airpower lessons of the past eight decades underpin the urgent need for the UK government to invest more wisely in its Fleet so that the latter may work effectively in conjunction with the US Navy on the global mission to deter those that would harm us, and to maintain the freedom of passage of all shipping throughout the global commons.The authors show how a maritime deterrence strategy in a challenging world is critically underpinned by strategic air power at sea and on land.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Pen & Sword
• Seitenzahl: 192
• Erscheinungstermin: 30. Juni 2024
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781036106584
• Artikelnr.: 72416855

Autorenporträt

Commander "Sharkey" Ward flew the Phantom F-4K from the deck of HMS Ark Royal IV before going to the Ministry of defense to oversee the final development of the Sea Harrier fighter aircraft. He was then appointed to receive the aircraft into service and to bring the aircraft and its crews up to full combat readiness. His success as "Mr. Sea Harrier" was demonstrated in the Falklands air war, where he served with distinction in command of 801 Naval Air Squadron.