Автор: Adrian O. Van Wyen
Издательство: US Navy
Год издания: 1969
Количество страниц: 91
Язык: english
Формат: PDF (scan)
When the call to battle sounded in April 1917, the US Navy air arm could muster at its one air station only 48 officers and 239 enlisted men with some experience in aviation, and 54 aircraft none of which was fit for patrol service. The problems of building this small force to a effective fighting unit were enormous. Yet, the Armistice was signed 19 months later, there were 43 air stations in operation at home and abroad, an aircraft factory in production, and numerous schools, assembly plants, repair depots and other facilities providing the needed logistic support. Aviation personnel numbered over 39000, a figure nearly equal to the total in the entire Navy at the start of the war. Little has been published on the nature and extent of Naval air operations in the first World War until, in April 1967, Naval Aviation News began a series of monthly articles under the general title, "Naval Aviation in World War I." Using chronologies of significant events and narrative accounts of special phases of the war, this series told the story of how Naval Aviation met the challenge. The series was conceived by and completed under the direction of the Assistant for Aviation History, Mr. A. O. Van Wyen, who also wrote many of the articles and arranged for the writing of others. While not a definitive history, it is the first published word to deal specifically with the accomplishments of Naval Aviation in the first World War. Based on official sources as well as the recollections of participants, it is authoritatively presented through an interesting combination of official and personal accounts. It is also the history of a beginning made under stress of war- a beginning in which the men of Naval Aviation demonstrated the potential of aviation as an arm of sea power and set the course for its future growth. The success with which they carried out their task is in large measure responsible for the position of aviation at the forefront of Naval power today.
Автор: Michal Ovcacik, Karel Susa
Издательство: 4+ Publication
Год издания: 2002
isbn: 8090255965
Количество страниц: 34
Язык: english
Формат: PDF (scan)
This book covers the first British twin-engined four-cannon WWII fighter. Contains 77 b/w photos, 1/72 scale plans, type history and technical description, production overview, 2 pages camouflage profiles, cockpit interior drawings, camouflage details, armament & equipment description.
Автор: Corwin Corky Meyer
Издательство: Ginter Books
Год издания: 1998
isbn: 0942612442
Количество страниц: 52
Язык: english
Формат: PDF (scan)
Covers Grumman's attempt to upgrade the performance of the F11F Tiger in US Navy service. 68 B&W & 4 color photos cover the airframe as well as internal & external details. Drawings.
Автор: Royal Air Force Corporate Communication
Издательство: Belmont Press
Год издания: 2004
Количество страниц: 72
Язык: english
Формат: PDF (scan)
This is the annual corporate communication publication of the RAF, which is the third element of a family of publications that includes "Presenting the Royal Air Force" and "Aircraft & Weapons".
Автор: Steve Ginter
Издательство: Ginter Books
Год издания: 1999
isbn: 0942612477
Количество страниц: 60
Язык: english
Формат: PDF (scan)
The Curtiss employees nicknamed the SO3C the 'Reluctant Dragon' (reluctant to take off and always dragging). It summed up its dismal operational life. It was under-powered, overweight and suffered from being rushed into service without adequate testing and re-engineering. It is incredible that over 700 of these aircraft could have been produced.
Автор: Jon Davison
Издательство: Osprey Publishing
Год издания: 1990
isbn: 0850459133
Количество страниц: 130
Язык: english
Формат: PDF (scan)
Royal Air Force Upper Heyford takes its name from the nearby quintessential English village in the heart of rural Oxfordshire. The airfield dates back to World War I and has long been associated with bomber aircraft; it is probably the only airbase in the world to have had a bomber named after it (the Handley Page H.P.50 Heyford, which first flew in June 1930).
Автор: Great Britain. Ministry of Defence
Издательство: Conway
Год издания: 2006
isbn: 1857533844
Количество страниц: 210
Язык: english
Формат: PDF (scan)
The Royal Air Force Handbook provides the only official definitive guide to the structure of the RAF of today and the future. From the front-line fast-jet forces, tankers, transport, and helicopter forces, to the training squadrons, Search-And-Rescue squadrons, the RAF Regiment and reserve forces, the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight and the Red Arrows aerobatic display team this is the complete work of reference for enthusiasts and professionals alike. Every aircraft and weapon system is included with a brief background, exhaustive specifications and a color illustration. The guide also includes details of the future procurement plans of the RAF, including the F35 Joint Strike Fighter, the Eurofighter Typhoon, the Hawk 128 as well as future missile systems, and includes color photographs of RAF operations in the recent conflict in Iraq and elsewhere.
Автор: Paul Jackson
Издательство: Ian Allan Ltd
Год издания: 1988
isbn: 0711016569
Количество страниц: 61
Язык: english
Формат: PDF (scan)
Contents: Preface; Multi-Role Combat Aircraft; A Tale of Two Tornados; Weapons System; Tornado Production; RAF Tornado Histories; Tornado Squadrons; Tornado in Service.
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