the illustrated story of fighter pilot combat since 1914 Franks, Norman L. R. creator text bibliography biography History. nyu New York Macmillan Pub. Co. �1986 1986 monographic eng

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192 p : ill (some color) ; 26 cm Outlines the history of aerial combat, describes the characteristics of famous fighters from biplanes to jets, and shares the experiences of fighter pilots. 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. Norman Franks. Includes bibliographical references (page 190) and index. Fighter plane combat History Fighter pilots UG700 .F84 Franks, Norman L.R. New York : Macmillan Pub. Co., �1986 (OCoLC)891887818 0025406205 9780025406209 86000905 DLC 860107 20240619101743.0 ocm13093976 eng