Air forces & warfare books

This research paper addresses the question of: Can and should the Air Force pursue a unmanned multi-role fighter...  Read More >>

The Battle of the Bismarck Sea was a watershed in the history of military aviation. On the heels of victory in the...  Read More >>

The purpose of this research is to explore factors that influenced the development of the United States Air Force...  Read More >>

Imagine yourself as a young Lieutenant with little flight time, or even a seasoned combat pilot, and your new flying...  Read More >>

This study recounts the career of the Twelfth Air Force from the time it became established in newly pacified French...  Read More >>

During the Vietnam War, many American air commanders were convinced that rigid Rules of Engagement (ROEs) prevented...  Read More >>

In recent decades, stealth technology has provided the US with an unprecedented advantage in military conflict....  Read More >>

This study attempts to determine whether Air Component Commands are capable of developing an effective airpower...  Read More >>

On 19 October 1962, three days after he learned that the Soviet Union was positioning offensive ballistic missiles...  Read More >>

The USAF recently put its personnel, training, and equipment to the ultimate test--combat--during Operation Allied...  Read More >>

How will limited budgets affect the future exploitation of air and space? This question is extremely relevant to...  Read More >>

This study examines various expeditionary airfield operations in an attempt to discern those problems that have...  Read More >>

The battle between British and German air forces in the summer and early fall of 1940 was the first major campaign...  Read More >>

This analysis assesses the state of capability within the PLA Air Force, both at present and also based on a projection...  Read More >>

Since its inception in 1976, Checkmate, an Air Staff organization at the Pentagon, has become the Air Force's expert...  Read More >>

This study attempts to enhance understanding of the American strategic bombing crisis that occurred in Europe during...  Read More >>

The intent of this paper is to explain the significant contribution of aviation foreign internal defense in combating...  Read More >>

The Joint Tactical Information Distribution System (JTIDS) data link for the F-15C is a force-multiplier for the...  Read More >>

The purpose of this thesis is to analyze the role of centralized execution in air power doctrine. However, research...  Read More >>

Aviation physiology is a highly relevant field to flyers of unpressurized aircraft that flew at altitudes in excess...  Read More >>

What role did the Army Air Forces have in the Battle of the Atlantic? Discussion subjects include the events causing...  Read More >>

This research paper examines the Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System (JSTARS), its successes and shortfalls,...  Read More >>

The Air Force began its existence in 1947 as a bright star with almost limitless potential to defend the nation....  Read More >>

Asking the right questions. The adage ""be careful what you wish for--you may get it"" should be on the minds of...  Read More >>

This paper examines air coercion, a strategy of increasing importance to the Air Force and other Services. Although...  Read More >>