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Harnessing the Genie: Science and Technology Forecasting for the Air Force, 1944 - 1986
ISBN: 9781477685969 / Angielski / Miękka / 2012 / 238 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych (Bez gwarancji dostawy przed świętami) Air power has always been linked closely to science and technology. The very reality of flight depended upon a technical innovation. Unlike other services, where machines merely support the mission, technology is for the Air Force at the very heart of its existence as an institution. As a consequence, the USAF and its predecessor organizations have always recognized the singular importance of science to their survival. This book describes and analyzes the methodologies and conclusions of the five main science and technology forecasts undertaken by the Air Force since before its birth as an...
Air power has always been linked closely to science and technology. The very reality of flight depended upon a technical innovation. Unlike other serv...
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The U.S. Air Service in World War I - Volume 1 The Final Report and a Tactical History
ISBN: 9781477604861 / Angielski / Miękka / 2012 / 466 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych (Bez gwarancji dostawy przed świętami) This volume is part of a series documenting the history of U.S. air activities in Europe during World War I. The narratives here are published by the Office of Air Force History so as to reach a wider circle of persons interested in the Great War and the early history of military aviation. Included in this volume is William C. Sherman's "tactical History" which provides excellent information about the conduct of combat operations.
This volume is part of a series documenting the history of U.S. air activities in Europe during World War I. The narratives here are published by the ...
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The 31 Initiatives: A Study in Air Force-Army Cooperation
ISBN: 9781508647683 / Angielski / Miękka / 2015 / 180 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych (Bez gwarancji dostawy przed świętami) This monograph illustrates the impediments to joint action created by the service separate organizations and distinctive doctrine. It then highlights efforts by various individuals to improve interservice cooperation.
This monograph illustrates the impediments to joint action created by the service separate organizations and distinctive doctrine. It then highlights ...
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Air Force Combat Units of World War II
ISBN: 9781477685655 / Angielski / Miękka / 1983 / 522 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych (Bez gwarancji dostawy przed świętami) Like all chronologies, bibliographies, and encyclopedias, Air Force combat units of World War II serves a very special historical function. It traces the lineage of each Army air Corps and U.S. Air Force combat group or higher organization active in World War II, form its origins to 1956. It is a concise official record of those units, their assignments, subordinate organizations, stations, commanders, campaigns, aircraft, and decorations. But more than that, it is an important source of ready information providing readers with a corporate memory of vital statistics.
Like all chronologies, bibliographies, and encyclopedias, Air Force combat units of World War II serves a very special historical function. It traces ...
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134,40 |
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The Emerging Shield - The Air Force and the Evolution of Continental Air Defense 1945-1960
ISBN: 9781478112082 / Angielski / Miękka / 2012 / 376 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych (Bez gwarancji dostawy przed świętami) American concerns over air defense of the continental United States were at their most grave in the 1950's. The descent into cold war in the late 1940's, the confrontation of two hostile political systems in distant Korea, and the Soviet development of atomic weapons earlier than expected came together to stimulate popular pressures for a shield against manned bombers reaching the American heartland from the North Pole. This manuscript describes the efforts take by the Air Force in light of the real threats of nuclear weapons. The postwar Air Defense Command, an administrative and planning...
American concerns over air defense of the continental United States were at their most grave in the 1950's. The descent into cold war in the late 1940...
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The Development of Ballistic Missiles in the United States Air Force 1945-1960
ISBN: 9781478118442 / Angielski / Miękka / 2012 / 426 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych (Bez gwarancji dostawy przed świętami) Following World War II, the onset of nuclear weapons, long-range jet bombers, and ballistic missiles radically changed American foreign policy and military strategy. The United States Air Force accepted the challenge of organizing and leading a massive research and development effort to build ballistic missiles. This manuscript addresses the first generation of ballistic missiles - the intercontinental Atlas and Titan, and the intermediate range Thor. During the period addressed in this book, missiles advanced from drawing board to alert status, where the next generation now remains poised to...
Following World War II, the onset of nuclear weapons, long-range jet bombers, and ballistic missiles radically changed American foreign policy and mil...
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Air Leadership
ISBN: 9781477685846 / Angielski / Miękka / 2012 / 170 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych (Bez gwarancji dostawy przed świętami) This manuscript those who have led American air forces. What kind of men were they? What kind of leaders were they? What can we learn from their experience? The book takes a close look at two air leaders: Rear Admiral William Moffett and General Carl A. Spaatz.
This manuscript those who have led American air forces. What kind of men were they? What kind of leaders were they? What can we learn from their exper...
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60,15 |
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The USAF Scientific Advisory Board: Its First Twenty Years
ISBN: 9781477550021 / Angielski / Miękka / 2012 / 206 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych (Bez gwarancji dostawy przed świętami) A retrospective of the Air Force "Scientific Advisory Board," which was formed when the Air Force became a separate service by Arnold von Karman to play an advisory role in all aspects of new technology.
A retrospective of the Air Force "Scientific Advisory Board," which was formed when the Air Force became a separate service by Arnold von Karman to pl...
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Air Force Combat Medals, Streamers, and Campaigns
ISBN: 9781477685761 / Angielski / Miękka / 1990 / 358 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych (Bez gwarancji dostawy przed świętami) This book is prepared by the United States Air Force Historical Research Center for the use of the Air Force and the general public. It presents fundamental data about the 7 medals and streamers earned in combat by Air Force members and units in military campaigns from the beginning of military air power up to the present day.
This book is prepared by the United States Air Force Historical Research Center for the use of the Air Force and the general public. It presents funda...
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100,24 |
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Foulois and the U.S. Army Air Corps 1931-1935
ISBN: 9781478125464 / Angielski / Miękka / 2012 / 364 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych (Bez gwarancji dostawy przed świętami) In this thoroughly researched and lucidly written volume, Lt. Col. John F. Shiner describes the Air Corps' effort to prepare the nation for war; to gain money, air craft, and, even more important, independence; and to achieve a capability to wage aerial war. The focus of the work is Maj. Gen. Benjamin Foulois and his tenure as Chief of the Air Corps between 1931 and 1935.
In this thoroughly researched and lucidly written volume, Lt. Col. John F. Shiner describes the Air Corps' effort to prepare the nation for war; to ga...
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Planning and Organizing the Post War Air Force, 1943 - 1947
ISBN: 9781477546000 / Angielski / Miękka / 2012 / 380 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych (Bez gwarancji dostawy przed świętami) One of the longest and most bitter disputes in twentieth century military affairs has been over the organization of the armed forces, particularly the question of independence of the air forces. The argument over an independent Air Force cut to the very heart of national defense, for who controlled air policy, air doctrine, buying of aircraft, military training, and the structure of the air forces determined the type of military forces the nation would possess and how aviation would be used in war.
One of the longest and most bitter disputes in twentieth century military affairs has been over the organization of the armed forces, particularly the...
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Encyclopedia of U.S. Air Force Aircraft and Missile Systems - Volume 1
ISBN: 9781478125532 / Angielski / Miękka / 2012 / 374 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych (Bez gwarancji dostawy przed świętami) This is the first of a multi-volume Encyclopedia of U.S. Air Force Aircraft and Missile Systems. Volume 1 deals with the development, deployment, and operations of fighter aircraft between 1945 and 1973, commencing with the F-80 Shooting Star and ending with the development of the F-15 Eagle. Many of these aircraft were employed during the Korean War, the war in Southeast Asia, and during the cold war crisis throughout the world. The origin of each aircraft is noted as well as its most troublesome development, production, and operational problems. Also covered are significant modifications,...
This is the first of a multi-volume Encyclopedia of U.S. Air Force Aircraft and Missile Systems. Volume 1 deals with the development, deployment, and ...
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USAF Statistical Digest, 1961
ISBN: 9781511535748 / Angielski / Miękka / 2015 / 492 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych (Bez gwarancji dostawy przed świętami) THIS IS THE SIXTEENTH EDITION IN AN ANNUAL SERIES OF THIS PUBLICATION WHICH BEGAN IN 1946. A CALENDAR YEAR BY MONTH THROUGH AUGUST 1945 EDITION, ARMY AIR FORCE STATISTICAL DIGEST WORLD WAR II (PEARL HARBOR DECEMBER 7, 1941 TO VJ DAY, 31 AUGUST 1945) SUMMARIZED WORLD WAR II DATA, INCLUDING COMBAT OPERATIONS, SOME OF THE TABLES ALSO INCLUDED DATA AS FAR BACK AS JULY 1939. THIS PUBLICATION WAS FOLLOWED BY A SUPPLEMENT THAT COMPLETED DATA FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 1945 AS WELL AS OTHER AVAILABLE DATA FOR THE ENTIRE YEAR AND PREVIOUS YEARS, CALENDAR YEARS 1946 AND 1947 CONTINUED SUMMARIES FOR THE...
THIS IS THE SIXTEENTH EDITION IN AN ANNUAL SERIES OF THIS PUBLICATION WHICH BEGAN IN 1946. A CALENDAR YEAR BY MONTH THROUGH AUGUST 1945 EDITION, ARMY ...
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FAC Operations 1965-1970
ISBN: 9781508994879 / Angielski / Miękka / 2015 / 306 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych (Bez gwarancji dostawy przed świętami) In Part I of this two-part study the author traced the development of the role of the forward air controller through the early years of the war in Southeast Asia (1961-1964). The function of the air controller, however, was not unique to this conflict. Air strikes had been directed by American controllers, operating from the ground as early as 1927, when U.S. Marines supported the government of Nicaragua during its civil war. FAC's were again used by both the Axis and Allied powers during World War II, proving extremely effective in directing air strikes for both sides. During the Korean War...
In Part I of this two-part study the author traced the development of the role of the forward air controller through the early years of the war in Sou...
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The Air Force Command and Control System, 1950-1966
ISBN: 9781511580830 / Angielski / Miękka / 2015 / 76 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych (Bez gwarancji dostawy przed świętami) The Air Force Command and Control System, 1950-1966 summarizes the efforts at major headquarters-level to automate and integrate operational data processing and transmission. The Headquarters USAF command post established communications with its counterparts in the field during the early l950's. This so-called "manual command and control system" quickly evolved into a vitally important national emergency warning center. However, it never achieved what battle staffs considered their equally important mission -- to provide commanders the data that they required to decide the most effective...
The Air Force Command and Control System, 1950-1966 summarizes the efforts at major headquarters-level to automate and integrate operational data proc...
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USAF Statistical Digest 1998
ISBN: 9781511551106 / Angielski / Miękka / 2015 / 144 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych (Bez gwarancji dostawy przed świętami) The United States Air Force Statistical Digest has been published each year since 1948. It is the longest running continuing publication in the Air Force having first appeared one year after the Air Force was formed as a separate service. Individuals requiring a historical description of Air Force resources, organizations, and activities have found each issue an invaluable addition to their reference sources.
The United States Air Force Statistical Digest has been published each year since 1948. It is the longest running continuing publication in the Air Fo...
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USAF Statistical Digest 1964
ISBN: 9781511536721 / Angielski / Miękka / 2015 / 468 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych (Bez gwarancji dostawy przed świętami) THIS IS THE NINETEENTH EDITION IN AN ANNUAL SERIES OF THIS PUBLICATION WHICH BEGAN IN 1946. A CALENDAR YEAR BY MONTH THROUGH AUGUST 1945 EDITION, ARMY AIR FORCE STATISTICAL DIGEST WORLD WAR II (PEARL HARBOR DECEMBER 7, 1941 TO VJ DAY, 31 AUGUST 1945) SUMMARIZED WORLD WAR II DATA, INCLUDING COMBAT OPERATIONS, SOME OF THE TABLES ALSO INCLUDED DATA AS FAR BACK AS JULY 1939. THIS PUBLICATION WAS FOLLOWED BY A SUPPLEMENT THAT COMPLETED DATA FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 1945 AS WELL AS OTHER AVAILABLE DATA FOR THE ENTIRE YEAR AND PREVIOUS YEARS, CALENDAR YEARS 1946 AND 1947 CONTINUED SUMMARIES FOR THE...
THIS IS THE NINETEENTH EDITION IN AN ANNUAL SERIES OF THIS PUBLICATION WHICH BEGAN IN 1946. A CALENDAR YEAR BY MONTH THROUGH AUGUST 1945 EDITION, ARMY...
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Tactics and Techniques of Night Operations 1961-1970
ISBN: 9781511410045 / Angielski / Miękka / 2015 / 280 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych (Bez gwarancji dostawy przed świętami) This historical report is the fifteenth of a series of studies dealing with Air Force plans and operations in Southeast Asia prepared by the Office of Air Force History. The author, a Master Navigator, was formerly a member of the Air Force Academy history faculty. He also served a tour of duty in the Directorate of Operations, Headquarters, 7 /13 Air Force, at Udorn, Thailand, and is well qualified to tell the story of nearly a decade of Air Force night operations in Southeast Asia. During the course of his research, he interviewed over a dozen pilots and crewmen who flew night missions...
This historical report is the fifteenth of a series of studies dealing with Air Force plans and operations in Southeast Asia prepared by the Office of...
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USAF Statistical Digest 2011
ISBN: 9781511581189 / Angielski / Miękka / 2015 / 144 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych (Bez gwarancji dostawy przed świętami) The United States Air Force Statistical Digest has been published each year since 1948. It is the longest running continuing publication in the Air Force having first appeared one year after the Air Force was formed as a separate service. Individuals requiring a historical description of Air Force resources, organizations, and activities have found each issue an invaluable addition to their reference sources.
The United States Air Force Statistical Digest has been published each year since 1948. It is the longest running continuing publication in the Air Fo...
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60,00 |
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USAF Counterinsurgency Doctrines and Capabilities
ISBN: 9781508981718 / Angielski / Miękka / 2015 / 64 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych (Bez gwarancji dostawy przed świętami) This study concerns a subject that has only recently become of great importance to the Air Force and the national security system of the nation. USAF Counterinsurgency Doctrines and Capabilities traces the upsurge of insurgency movements in many areas of the world and narrates the U.S. actions taken during 1961-62 to develop doctrines and capabilities to counter such movements, with special attention to Air Force actions. The author discusses the meager counterinsurgency capability of the United States when the dangers arose; the impact of President Kennedy's interest in the subject; the...
This study concerns a subject that has only recently become of great importance to the Air Force and the national security system of the nation. USAF ...
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