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F-105 THUNDERCHIEF UNITS OF THE VIETNAM WAR
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| By: |
Peter E. Davies, Jim Laurier (Illus) |
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Paperback |
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| ISBN 10: |
1846034922 |
| ISBN 13: |
9781846034923 |
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| Publisher: |
BLOOMSBURY PUBLISHING PLC |
| Pub. date: |
10 February, 2010 |
| Series: |
Combat Aircraft No. 84 |
| Pages: |
96 |
| Description: |
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. This book illustrates the importance of the Thunderchief in the Rolling Thunder campaign. |
| 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: |
Illustrations (chiefly col.) |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Osprey Publishing |
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Non-returnable |