F-105 Thunderchief Units of the Vietnam War
by Davies, Peter
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- ISBN 10
- 1846034922
- ISBN 13
- 9781846034923
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About This Item
Osprey Pub Co, 2010. New book, 96 pages, COM84. Facing the most formidably concentrated air defences in history, pilots of the F-105D flew against North Vietnamese targets day after day during the 43 months of Operation Rolling Thunder. Despite its limited maneuverability and the lack of self-sealing fuel tanks, which made it susceptible to combat damage, the 'bombers' shot down 27 MiG fighters in 1966 - 67. This book illustrates the importance of the Thunderchief in the Rolling Thunder campaign, including the pioneering suppression of enemy air defences (SEAD) methods developed by the F-105 'Wild Weasel' crews. Discussing the aircrafts strengths and weaknesses and using first-hand narratives, Peter Davies captures the essence of flying the Thud against heavy defences, and describes the development of wartime tactics and the heroic accomplishments of a selection of its aircrew. Contents: Chapter 1 - 1953-65. A brief account of the design philosophy, early service and first deployments to Vietnam from August 1964 for attacks on Laos; Chapter 2 - Thai Home.Takhli and Korat Royal Thai air bases become the home of the 355th and 388th Tactical Fighter Wings and the launch pads for most of the attacks during Rolling Thunder from 2 March 1965; Chapter 3 - 1966-67. The height of Rolling Thunder. Vietnamese defences are much improved and F-105 losses mount; Chapter 4 - MiG killers. Despite its designated bomber role the F-105 downs 27 MiG fighters, mainly with its internal gun, including two for one pilot in a single mission; Chapter 5 - Wild Weasels. Iron Hand missions against North Vietnams defences begin in July 1965. The hunter-killer F-100; F-105 team concept is developed for attacking SAM sites.. Soft Cover. As New. Illus. by Laurier, Jim. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
Synopsis
Peter Davies is based in Bristol and has authored or co-authored nine books on modern American combat aircraft, including the standard reference work on US Navy and Marine Corps Phantom II operations, 'Gray Ghosts'. The author lives in Bristol, England.
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- Viceroy Books (AU)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 004261
- Title
- F-105 Thunderchief Units of the Vietnam War
- Author
- Davies, Peter
- Illustrator
- Laurier, Jim
- Format/Binding
- Paperback
- Book Condition
- New As New
- ISBN 10
- 1846034922
- ISBN 13
- 9781846034923
- Publisher
- Osprey Pub Co
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 2010
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾" - 9&f
- Keywords
- F105 F-105 THUNDERCHIEF AIRCRAFT VIETNAM WAR USAF
- Bookseller catalogs
- Vietnam War Aircraft;
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