Thestory of the World War II service of VP-63, a patrol wing equipped with PBY-5 Catalina flying boats. VP-63's aircraft were equipped with Magnetic Anomaly Detection (MAD) systems that allowed them to locate and attack submerged submarines. The VP-63 Patrol Wing played a crucial role for the US Navy in WW II.

Red Flag, a unique air warfare training center in Nevada has been a leading contributor to U.S. air supremacy for the last quarter century. Here, Americas fighter pilots have honed their skills against the most dangerous threats potential enemies have to offer. In other, even more secretive areas, such as Area 51, revolutionary new weapons have been developed and tested. When Red Flag emerged from the shadows, descriptions have concentrated on the aircraft, their pilots and the missions flown over the desert range. Now, for the first time,this book looks at what the Red Flag training...