The United States Air Force In Southeast Asia: Development and Employment of Fixed-Wing Gunships 1962-1972 (1982) By Jack S. Ballard
The striking aspects of the war in Southeast Asia was the adaptation of existing weapons to the peculiar needs of this unconventional war. So the Air Force developed the fixed-wing gunship. Profusely illustrated.
Chapters include the origin & early development of the gunship; Gunship I, II & III (AC-47, AC-130 & AC-119G/K); Advanced AC-130 Gunship; Commando Hunt VII & the enemy's 1972 offensive (the final major American combat challenge); & the aftermath (expansion of the employment of gunships). Appendices: gunship types: components & characteristics; & credible chase aircraft & test items. Glossary, bibliography & index. Photos, maps & charts.
- Hard Cover
- 326 Pages
- In Good Condition
