{"product_id":"us-attack-aviation-9780764363566","title":"US Attack Aviation","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA complete history of US military attack aviation authored by retired USAF brigadier general RG Head.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003eAttack aviation is intense and dangerous. It necessitatesthe direct engagementof ground targets at low altitude. Attack aircraft are usually fighters or fighter-sized aircraft, with one or two engines, and one or two crew. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides an overview history of American attack aviation from its inception to present, including both the US Navy and Air Force. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSeveral case studies that characterize the evolution of technology and tactics over time: SBD Dauntless, AD Skyraider, A-4 Skyhawk, A-7 Corsair II, A-10 Thunderbolt II, and F\/A-18 Hornet.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEach of the cases contains first-person accounts that include a description of the aircraft''s origin, competitive procurement, major attack features, and combat employment. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAuthor R. G.Head (Brig. Gen., Ret.) has extensive experience in combat (325 missions, DFC, Silver Sta\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Schiffer Publishing Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48865855963479,"sku":"9780764363566","price":25.59,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780764363566.jpg?v=1722275900","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/us-attack-aviation-9780764363566","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}