From fabric wings to supersonic fighters and drones : a history of military aviation on both sides of the Northwest Frontier
Cloughley, Brian2014
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The purpose of this book is to provide a compact, yet comprehensive history of air power in this region. It covers key aviation events, technological advances and shortcomings from the days of the fabric-covered bi-wing De Haviland bombers to the modern jets and armed drones of today. This look at the British, Pakistani, Afghan, Soviet and US efforts over this rugged terrain concludes with a number of pertinent contemporary lessons learnt that will apply to future military aviation in this region.
Main title:
From fabric wings to supersonic fighters and drones : a history of military aviation on both sides of the Northwest Frontier / Brian Cloughley, Lester Grau, Andrew Roe.
Imprint:
Solihull : Helion, 2014.
Collation:
208 pages : illustrations (black and white), maps ; 24 cm
ISBN:
9781909982826 (hbk)
Dewey class:
358.4'00954912358.400954912
Language:
English
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BRN:
2068978
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