Aircraft versus Aircraft
The Illustrated Story of Fighter Pilot Combat Since 1914 to Present Day
Franks, Norman
As soon as the first aeroplane proved its value in war it becarne a target - and the fighter pilot was born. Aircraft Versus Aircraft tells the fascinating story of these brave and tenacious men and the aircraft in which they fought from the early dawn of rudimentary tactics to the sophisticated technology of the present day.
Includes strategy and tactics in WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam, Falklands and the Gulf.
Among the many classic manoeuvres analysed and illustrated are:
• The Immelmann Turn
• The Lufbery Circle
• Dive and Zoom
• The Thach Weave
• The Barrel Roll
• High and Low Speed Yoyos
• Viffing
Softcover, large format
200 Seiten / pages
many photos and illustrations
good condition
London - 1998 - Grub Street
Art.Nr. 24996
