Bowman War in The Air

Bowman, Gerald: War in the air. 1. Auflage, Evans Brothers Limited, 1956.
Gerald Bowman has written a complete and detailed survey of the part played by air power in the two World Wars. In addition, he traces the development of aviation in the years between 1917 and 1939 and analyses the future significance öf present-day design and research." The book is divided into four parts. Airpower-Birth to Maturity. Deals with the first beginnings of military air power, Royal Flying Corps, Zeppelins, etc. ; outlines the structural alterations in aircraft design after 1918 and details the long and perilous struggle for air suprem-acy of which the Battle of Britain was the beginning. This section closes with chapters on the BUtz and the Battle of the Atlantic. Part Two : The Dominance of Mass Air Power. In this section, the author shows the immense Strategie value of air supremaey. Chapters deal with the Battle of Malta, the raids on the Occupied Coastal Defences, the round-the-clock bombing of German industrial targets, desert warfare and the invasion of Italy. The final chapter describes the part played by Allied airforces on D-Day and during the sueeeeding weeks. Part Three : New Weapons in the Air. Covers the closing phases of World War II and describes the impact of various new methods of air warfare, including, of course, the atom bomb. The final section focuses on the future, with the part that airpower plays under the North Atlantic Treaty and the part that it is likely to play in world affairs in view of the advent of the nuclear bomb, the long-range rocket projectile, rising air-speeds and robot control.

gebundene Ausgabe, SU, gut

Details

Martin W. Bowman: Echoes of England: The 8th Air Force in the Second World War, Tempus 07/30/2006 ISBN: 0752437380

American troops began arriving in war-weary Britain in the months immediately after Pearl Harbor and were concentrated around eastern England. The young Americans with their well-cut uniforms, new... Brandneue, Perfekte Bedingungen für Überseesendungen Innerhalb 30 Liefertagen. Brand New, Perfect Condition. May Ship From Overseas, Allow 30 Days Delivery Time. Format: Paperback Condition: New

Details

Martin W Bowman: Stratofortress, PEN & SWORD BOOKS, Januar 2006 ISBN: 1844152340
Boeing's mighty B-52 Stratofortress has been continuous operational service with the United States Air Force since the type was introduced in 1957. The aircraft has been upgraded several times and has assumed many different new roles since it was originally conceived and then provided the key airborne platform for America's strategic nuclear force. It is predicted that it will serve as a front-line aircraft until 2040. Apart from the formidable threat it provided during the long years of the 'Cold War', the aircraft has played a significant part in all US overseas operations since Vietnam. The more recent include Desert Storm in 1991, the Balkan conflict, Afghanistan and the liberation of Iraq. Over 700 were built and around 80 remain in service. This book includes chapters on Concept Requirement, Design and Development, Production, Evolution and Variant Models, Operational Tasking, Operational History (with first-hand accounts from crews), Weapons and Equipment Carried. Flying the Aircraft and Current Service Operations. It will be highly illustrated with many original shots taken aboard B-52s, together with archive material and also color profiles.

NEW 258X29X185 253 mm x 183 mm x 25 mm

[KW: History / Military / United States]

Details

Bowman, Martin W. Home By Christmas: The Stroy of the US 8th/15th Air Force Airmen at War, Northamptonshire, UK Patrick Stephens 1987
ISBN: 0850598346

Hardcover, royal 8vo, illustrated. A very fine unmarked copy in a like, and unclipped dust jacket. First Edition

[KW: USAF]

Details