F-111 & EF-111 Units in Combat

Nonfiction, History, Military, Vietnam War, Aviation, Modern, 20th Century
Cover of the book F-111 & EF-111 Units in Combat by Peter E. Davies, Bloomsbury Publishing
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Peter E. Davies ISBN: 9781472808165
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Publication: February 20, 2014
Imprint: Osprey Publishing Language: English
Author: Peter E. Davies
ISBN: 9781472808165
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Publication: February 20, 2014
Imprint: Osprey Publishing
Language: English

The General Dynamics F-111 was one of the most technically innovative designs among military aircraft, introducing the variable-sweep wing, terrain-following radar, military-rated afterburning turbofan engines and a self-contained escape module among other features. Designed as a cost-saving, multi-role interceptor, naval fighter and strike bomber, its evolution prioritised the latter role and it became the USAF's most effective long-range strike aircraft during three decades of service. Rushed into combat in Vietnam before some of its structural issues were fully understood, the type suffered several early losses and gained an unfairly negative reputation that dogged it for the rest of its career, and restricted funding for more advanced versions of the design. However, in Operation Linebacker in 1972 the F-111 flew 4000 nocturnal under-the-radar missions, delivering, with unprecedented accuracy, many decisive blows that would have resulted in heavy losses for any other attack aircraft.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

The General Dynamics F-111 was one of the most technically innovative designs among military aircraft, introducing the variable-sweep wing, terrain-following radar, military-rated afterburning turbofan engines and a self-contained escape module among other features. Designed as a cost-saving, multi-role interceptor, naval fighter and strike bomber, its evolution prioritised the latter role and it became the USAF's most effective long-range strike aircraft during three decades of service. Rushed into combat in Vietnam before some of its structural issues were fully understood, the type suffered several early losses and gained an unfairly negative reputation that dogged it for the rest of its career, and restricted funding for more advanced versions of the design. However, in Operation Linebacker in 1972 the F-111 flew 4000 nocturnal under-the-radar missions, delivering, with unprecedented accuracy, many decisive blows that would have resulted in heavy losses for any other attack aircraft.

More books from Bloomsbury Publishing

Cover of the book Nazi Law by Peter E. Davies
Cover of the book Writing the History of Crime by Peter E. Davies
Cover of the book Steady, Boys, Steady! by Peter E. Davies
Cover of the book Under The Skin of The Indian Consumer by Peter E. Davies
Cover of the book On Guerrilla Gardening by Peter E. Davies
Cover of the book Puppets and Cities by Peter E. Davies
Cover of the book Tales of the Frog Princess by Peter E. Davies
Cover of the book The US Army 1890–1920 by Peter E. Davies
Cover of the book The Silence of Memory by Peter E. Davies
Cover of the book Behind Soviet Lines by Peter E. Davies
Cover of the book Women and Politics in the Islamic Republic of Iran by Peter E. Davies
Cover of the book Barefoot Disciple by Peter E. Davies
Cover of the book The Qur'an: A Philosophical Guide by Peter E. Davies
Cover of the book African Lace-bark in the Caribbean by Peter E. Davies
Cover of the book Marriage Rites and Rights by Peter E. Davies
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy