Fighter Wing : Guided Tour of an Air Force Combat Wing - Softcover

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9780002555272: Fighter Wing : Guided Tour of an Air Force Combat Wing

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0002555271 ISBN 13: 9780002555272

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Ltd, 1996

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This is the third volume in the Tom Clancy Military Library. It looks at a US Air Force combat wing - the planes, the technology and the people. Other volumes include "Submarine: A Guided Tour of a Nuclear Warship" and "Armoured Warfare: A Guided Tour of an Armoured Cavalry Regiment".

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Now, for the first time, an insider's look at an Air Force combat wing--the planes, the technology, and the people--with Tom Clancy as your guide. Tom Clancy's previous explorations of America's armed forces, Submarine and Armored Cav, revealed exclusive, never-before-seen information an the people and technology that protect our nation. Now, the acclaimed author of takes to the skies with the U.S. Air Force's elite: the Fighter Wing.

With his compelling style and unerring eye for detail, Clancy captures the thrill of takeoff, the drama of the dogfight, and the relentless dangers our fighter pilots face every day of their lives, showing readers what it really means to be the best of the best.

Fighter Wing includes:

Detailed analyses of the Air Force's premier fighter planes, including the F-15 Eagle
Exclusive photographs, illustrations, and diagrams
An insider's look at the people behind the planes and weapons
Combat strategies and training techniques used by the U.S. Air Force

About the Author:

Since the phenomenal worldwide success of "The Hunt for Red October', his controversial, ground-breaking first novel, Tom Clancy has become one of the world's fastest-selling thriller writers. Three of his novels have been made into highly successful films: 'The Hunt for Red October', 'Patriot Games' and 'Clear and Present Danger'. He is also the author of several non-fiction books on military subjects, and the co-creator of the 'Op-Centre' series. He lives in Maryland, USA.

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