Aircraft versus aircraft : the illustrated story of fighter pilot combat since 1914 /
Franks, Norman L. R.
Aircraft versus aircraft : the illustrated story of fighter pilot combat since 1914 / Norman Franks. - New York : Macmillan Pub. Co., �1986. - 192 p : ill (some color) ; 26 cm
Includes bibliographical references (page 190) and index.
The first encounters -- The air fighter is born -- New scouts, new tactics -- Dawn of the dogfight -- Lessons of the past, testing for the future -- Duels of desperation -- Flexible formations -- Emphasis on the offensive -- Day and night fighting -- Zenith of the fighter pilot -- Piston to jets -- Vietnam, the Falklands and beyond -- Bibliography -- Index.
Outlines the history of aerial combat, describes the characteristics of famous fighters from biplanes to jets, and shares the experiences of fighter pilots.
0025406205 9780025406209
86000905
Fighter plane combat--History.
Fighter pilots.
History.
UG700 / .F84
Aircraft versus aircraft : the illustrated story of fighter pilot combat since 1914 / Norman Franks. - New York : Macmillan Pub. Co., �1986. - 192 p : ill (some color) ; 26 cm
Includes bibliographical references (page 190) and index.
The first encounters -- The air fighter is born -- New scouts, new tactics -- Dawn of the dogfight -- Lessons of the past, testing for the future -- Duels of desperation -- Flexible formations -- Emphasis on the offensive -- Day and night fighting -- Zenith of the fighter pilot -- Piston to jets -- Vietnam, the Falklands and beyond -- Bibliography -- Index.
Outlines the history of aerial combat, describes the characteristics of famous fighters from biplanes to jets, and shares the experiences of fighter pilots.
0025406205 9780025406209
86000905
Fighter plane combat--History.
Fighter pilots.
History.
UG700 / .F84