Title:
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F-105 THUNDERCHIEF UNITS OF THE VIETNAM WAR
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By: |
Jim Laurier (Illus), Peter E. Davies |
Format: |
Electronic book text |
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£12.99 |
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ISBN 10: |
1782006982 |
ISBN 13: |
9781782006985 |
Publisher: |
BLOOMSBURY PUBLISHING PLC |
Pub. date: |
20 November, 2012 |
Series: |
Combat Aircraft 84 |
Description: |
Illustrates the importance of the Thunderchief in the Rolling Thunder campaign, including the pioneering suppression of enemy air defences (SEAD) methods developed by the F-105 'Wild Weasel' crews. This title captures the essence of flying the 'Thud' against heavy defences. |
Synopsis: |
Facing the most formidably concentrated air defences in history, pilots of the F-105D flew against North Vietnamese targets day after day during the 43 months of Operation Rolling Thunder. Despite its limited maneuverability and the lack of self-sealing fuel tanks, which made it susceptible to combat damage, the 'bombers' shot down 27 MiG fighters in 1966 - 67. This book illustrates the importance of the Thunderchief in the Rolling Thunder campaign, including the pioneering suppression of enemy air defences (SEAD) methods developed by the F-105 'Wild Weasel' crews. Discussing the aircraft's strengths and weaknesses and using first-hand narratives, Peter Davies captures the essence of flying the 'Thud' against heavy defences, and describes the development of wartime tactics and the heroic accomplishments of a selection of its aircrew. |
Illustrations: |
20 b/w; 80 col |
Publication: |
UK |
Imprint: |
Osprey Publishing |
Returns: |
Non-returnable |