Peter E. Davies

USAF F-4 Phantom II MiG Killers 1965-68 (eBook, PDF)

Illustrator: Laurier, Jim

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

The USAF introduced the F-4C Phantom II into the Vietnam war in April 1965 from Ubon RTAB, Thailand. The F-4C/D soon became the Air Force's principal fighter over the North, destroying 85 MiGs by the close of 1968. This book describes how the USAF turned a gunless naval interceptor into an opponent to the more nimble VPAF MiGs. It explains how the Air Force gradually followed US Navy initiatives in the use of the F-4's missile armament but employed very different tactics and aircrew training. The roles of key personalities such as Col. Robin Oldany are discussed, together with armament and markings, crews and engagements.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Bloomsbury UK eBooks
• Seitenzahl: 96
• Erscheinungstermin: 20. November 2012
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781782007531
• Artikelnr.: 38349169

Autorenporträt

Peter E. Davies has specialized in the aircraft of the Vietnam and Cold War periods, analyzing tactics, background politics and technologies in combat situations. His books are always enriched by original first-hand interviews and unpublished illustrative material. Peter has also been a contributor to publications such as Aeroplane Monthly, Aviation News and Aircraft Illustrated. He lives in Bristol, UK.

Inhaltsangabe

PREFACE
CHAPTER ONE
FIRST FIGHTS
CHAPTER TWO
BOLO AND BEYOND
CHAPTER THREE
GUNFIGHTING
CHAPTER FOUR
MAY MASSACRE
CHAPTER FIVE
F-4D AND AIM-4D
APPENDICES
-COLOUR PLATES COMMENTARY
-INDEX