Half Century Baby! - Fifty Years of the Grumman F-14 Tomcat
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full of history, exploits, war stories, stunning photographs and art and insignia, a work of love for an aircraft much admired aviation enthusiasts the world over. -SeapowerHalf Century, Baby! marks ...
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full of history, exploits, war stories, stunning photographs and art and insignia, a work of love for an aircraft much admired aviation enthusiasts the world over. -SeapowerHalf Century, Baby! marks the 50th anniversary of the first two Grumman F-14A fleet squadrons (VF-1 and VF-2) receiving their first Tomcats during the summer of 1973. This lavishly illustrated volume tells the story of the aircraft from the beginning to its sunset of service with the US Navy in 2006, the longest operational career of any Naval Fighter to date. Preeminent Tomcat historian and former Tomcat RIO Dave Parsons explains the history of the F-14 decade by decade through the words of the aircrew who flew it. Artist Mads Bangsø brings his superlative illustration talents to the forefront with more than 120 F-14 profiles as well as highly accurate fully rendered recreations historical events featuring the Tomcat, highlighting the interesting markings of the aircraft (including helmets) as well as other aircraft associated with the Tomcat Community. The book features pertinent colour photography throughout, interwoven with the illustrations to complement the text.
Detaljer
Forlag
Mortons Media Group
ISBN
9781911658924
Sprog
Engelsk
Sider
250
Udgivelsesdato
21-11-2023
Format
Hardback
Varenr.
3249434
EAN nr.
9781911658924
Varegruppe
History & military
Højde/Dybde (mm)
304
Bredde (mm)
216
Længde (mm)
23
Vægt (g)
1328