Fighter Wing: A Guided Tour of an Air Force Combat WingPenguin, 4. sep. 2007 - 384 sider The #1 New York Times bestselling master of the military genre puts readers right in the cockpit. Tom Clancy's explorations of America's armed forces reveal exclusive, never- before-seen information on the people and technology that protect our nation. Here, the acclaimed author takes to the skies with the U.S. Air Force's elite: the Fighter Wing. With his compelling style and unerring eye for detail, Clancy captures the thrill of takeoff, the drama of the dogfight, and the relentless dangers our fighter pilots face every day of their lives- showing readers what it really means to be the best of the best. This is the ultimate insider's look at an Air Force combat wing-the planes, the technology, and the people...with Tom Clancy behind the stick. |
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Airpower 101 | 1 |
Planning the Air Campaign | 37 |
Combat Aircraft | 61 |
How Bombs Got Smart | 121 |
A Guided Tour | 201 |
Green Flag 943 | 243 |
Update | 305 |
Conclusion | 327 |
BIBLIOGRAPHY | 347 |
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