A detailed account of the suppression of North Vietnam's surface-to-air missile defences during the Vietnam War, initiating a totally new concept of air war.
An exploration and analysis of the tactics, equipment and effectiveness of the Douglas A-4 Skyhawk, the US Navy’s primary strike weapon during the war in Vietnam, and its main adversary – North Vietnam’s anti-aircraft artillery network.
While the helicopter was essential for the US war effort the Vietnam experience also proved the validity of the gunship concept. This illustrated new history explores one of the hardest-worked and most effective of the helicopter types in-theatre.
A detailed study of how Operation Desert Storm saw Coalition forces respond to Iraq’s surface-to-air missile defences with ground-breaking combat aircraft technology.
From Vietnam to Desert Storm, this book tells the story of the United States’ seemingly indestructible heavy bombers, and the Soviet-designed missile system that attempted to bring them down.
A comparative evaluation of the tactics and technology involved in the battles between the USAF's Republic F-105 Thunderchief fighter-bombers and their VPAF MiG-17 opponents during the Vietnam War.
A fully-illustrated account of the duels between the carrier-borne interceptor of the US Navy and the agile MiG during the height of the Vietnam air war.
A new study of how the first purpose-built anti-tank helicopter gunship – the Bell AH-1 Cobra – engaged communist armor and well-armed irregular fighters in the war for control of Vietnam.
A fully illustrated study into the extraordinary Convair B-36 during the Cold War.
The mighty F-4 Phantom II, icon of the Cold War and the ultimate American fighter of the 1960s, versus the nimble, agile and abundant MiG-21, which was a communist icon of the period.
An authoritative history of the hypersonic career and lasting influence of America’s Mach 6 rocket plane, packed with photos and spectacular new artwork, which will appeal to the many aviation fans fascinated by the thrilling, dangerous world of Space Age pioneers.