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OverviewThe U.S. did not become the world's foremost military air power by accident. The learning curve--World War I, World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the Gulf War, and more recently the war on terror--has been steep. While climbing this curve, the U.S. has not only produced superior military aircraft in greater numbers than its foes, but has--in due course--out-trained them, too. This book provides a comprehensive historical survey of U.S. military training aircraft, including technical specifications, drawings and photographs of each type of fixed and rotary-wing design used over a 98-year period to accomplish the first step of the learning process: the training of pilots and aircrews. Full Product DetailsAuthor: E.R. Johnson , Lloyd S. JonesPublisher: McFarland & Co Inc Imprint: McFarland & Co Inc Dimensions: Width: 17.80cm , Height: 2.40cm , Length: 25.40cm Weight: 0.844kg ISBN: 9780786470945ISBN 10: 0786470941 Pages: 480 Publication Date: 04 March 2015 Recommended Age: From 18 years Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Available To Order ![]() We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsTable of Contents Acknowledgments Foreword by Walter J. Boyne Preface Training the American Air Armada Series I—Fixed Wing Trainers, 1917 to 1947 A. USAAS, USAAC and USAAF B. USN, USMC and USCG Series II—Fixed Wing Trainers, 1947 to 1962 A. USAF and U.S. Army B. USN and USMC Series III—Fixed Wing Trainers, 1962 to Present Series IV—Rotary Wing Trainers, 1942 to Present Appendix 1: Training Gliders A. USAAF, USN and USMC, 1934 to 1945 B. USAF, 1957 to Present Appendix 2: Fixed and Rotary-Wing Trainer Aircraft Designation Systems Glossary Bibliography IndexReviewsinvaluable --<i>U.S. Navy Aircraft History</i>; This well-researched and thorough guide is one of many authoritative books by the author on American military aircraft. It is undeniably an enjoyable cover-to-cover read, but more importantly this comprehensive guide fills a gap in the current literature...highly recommended --<i>ARBA</i>; excellent drawings...a complete reference on the subject and is a book that every aircraft enthusiast should have on their shelves...highest recommendation --<i>Modeling Madness</i>. invaluable --U.S. Navy Aircraft History This well-researched and thorough guide is one of many authoritative books by the author on American military aircraft. It is undeniably an enjoyable cover-to-cover read, but more importantly this comprehensive guide fills a gap in the current literature...highly recommended --ARBA excellent drawings...a complete reference on the subject and is a book that every aircraft enthusiast should have on their shelves...highest recommendation --Modeling Madness. Author InformationE.R. Johnson is a retired attorney at law and aviation writer who lives in the Ozark region of north-central Arkansas. As an instrument-rated private pilot, he accumulated pilot-in-command experience in more than 20 types of aircraft, including seaplanes, and is the author of eight books and more than 60 magazine articles on aviation topics. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |