Ripley, Tim
First Edition
The Middle East is potentially the world's major and most dangerous trouble spot. This book looks at why airpower is of such strategie and tactical importance in the area. It provides an overview of the state of the air forces in the first decade of the 21 st Century. Each air force is profiled, aerospace industries reviewed, major campaigns in the past decade are examined and the future airpower is discussed. The countries inciude Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Iran, Israel, Kuwait, Jordan, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Turkey, UAE, Yemen and also cover British and American operations. Each country is profiled with its air forces history, current status, order of battle, aircraft, ordnance and recent operations. Air campaigns of the 2Ist Century within the region are also described.
The book includes many colour and mono photographs, maps and diagrams.
Hardcover with dust jacket
460 Seiten / pages
photos and maps, most in color
excellent condition
UK - 2010 - Pen & Sword Aviation
Art.Nr. 24327
