Strike from the Sea: U.S. Navy Attack Aircraft from Skyraider to Super Hornet, 1948-Present

BUY FROM AMAZON.COM
Price: $29.67

Usually ships in 24 hours

By: Tommy H. Thomason
(2 customer reviews)
RRP: $44.95
Buy New: $29.67
You Save: $15.28 (34%)


Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours

EDITORIAL REVIEW

Strike from the Sea: U.S. Navy Attack Aircraft from Skyraider to Super Hornet 1948-Present celebrates carrier-based air-to-ground attack aircraft which first came into operation during the Korean War, reached maturity during Vietnam, and are deployed today throughout the world. Well-known author and naval aviation authority Tommy Thomason not only explores such legendary Navy aircraft as the A4D Skyhawk, A3J Vigilante, and A-6 Intruder, but also the critical role of the aircraft carrier itself, for without these massive nuclear-powered floating airfields, U.S. Navy attack aircraft would have no sea-borne bases from which to operate.
Armament from gravity bombs to today's GPS-guided smart weapons are covered in great detail, and this book also explains that while many different types of airplanes were required for flying attack missions in the past, only one aircraft - the advanced F/A-18E/F Super Hornet - is needed to carry out these same missions in an even more complex and hostile combat environment today.

PRODUCT DETAILS

Publisher: Specialty Pr Pub & Wholesalers
Pub. Date: 15th July 2009
Catalog: Book
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Pages: 228
Ean: 9781580071321
Isbn: 1580071325

ABOUT THIS BOOK

USER REVIEWS

Outstanding, again!
~ Written on Sep 3, 2009. 1 out of 1 users found this review helpful.

Just as good as "U.S. Naval Air Superiority", Thomason's previous book. Lots of insight into the development of modern strike aircraft, and plenty of information about the blind alleys (A2U Attack Cutlass, for example). Also a lot of information about the little-known money pit/procurement disaster, the General Dynamics A-12. Excellent pictures and first-rate text. Authorative and informative; highly recommended.

Simply wonderful book chronicling the past 60 years of U.S. Navy attack aircraft
~ Written on Aug 10, 2009. 4 out of 4 users found this review helpful.

This is wonderfully comprehensive and well written history of U. S. Navy attack aircraft and aviation over the past 60 years. The evolution of all the significant first-line planes and those that didn't quite make the grade and those that simply never left the drawing board is all presented in extremely readable and interesting fashion by Mr. Thomason. The quality and uniqueness of the photos and illustrations is excellent. The explanations of the differences, improvements, development of the aircraft and their weaponry is the best on the subject I've ever seen. A truly exceptional aviation volume, well above the usual offering. It expertly handles a complicated subject with great skill and accuracy. A fascinating and unique book, which I would unhesitatingly recommend to anyone interested in the subject matter. Additionally, Amazon is offering it at a very attractive price.

SIMILAR ITEMS:

Search:
International
UK US
Browse Categories