Search Results: Titles starting with F from Viceroy Books

Osceola, Wisconsin, U.S.A.: Zenith Press, 2007. New book, 127 pages, 160+ photos and illustrations. The first supersonic fighter in not just America but the world, the F-100 Super Sabre marked a real revolution in aircraft design. A celebration of this truly remarkable fighter, F-100 Super Sabre highlights the many firsts in a long and distinguished career: The Super Sabre preceded the Soviet Union's Mig-19 into the supersonic arena by as much as five months. It was the first operational jet fighter to exceed Mach I in level flight. And in its heyday the F-100 set a raft of speed and altitude records. The first in a noble line of fighters soon to be known as "The Century Series," the F-100 had the F-102 Delta Dagger, F-104 Star Fighter, F-105 Thunderchief, and the venerable F-160 Delta Dart as stablemates. In authoritative text and pictures, technical drawings and photographs, F-100 Super Sabre details the aircrafts every variation, her weaponry, and equipment. The book is a fitting… Read More

Squadron/Signal Publications, 2016. New book, 80 pages, SS10244. The Lockheed F-104 Starfighter first flew in 1954, Starfighters then broke the world altitude record in May 1958 and the world air-speed record nine days later. It was the first aircraft to hold both records simultaneously. Many of the Starfighter’s records stand today. With a powerful XJ79 engine and futuristic design by famed Lockheed engineer Clarence 'Kelly' Johnson and his team, a YF-104A passed Mach 2 in 1956. The F-104 was born from combat against Communist MiG-15 jet aircraft during the Korean War. Known as a 'missile with a man in it' and 'an engine with wings', Starfighters trained astronauts such as Chuck Yeager on the edge of space, fought over Vietnam, and were lethal Cold War interceptors capable of firing air-to-air nuclear missiles. During its 50-year career, it was used by no less than 15 nations from Jordan to Taiwan, Italy finally retired its fleet in 2005. It is poised to be reborn as a… Read More

Squadron/Signal Publications, 2016. New book, 80 pages, SS10241. The Republic F-105 Thunderchief was the largest single-seat, single engine combat aircraft to enter production, was conceived as supersonic, low altitude fighter-bomber capable of delivering a heavy nuclear payload. While never used as intended, the Thunderchief did see extensive combat. The F-105 carried the brunt of the U.S. bombing campaign during the early part of the U.S. involvement in Vietnam by completing more than 20,000 sorties. While serviced and flown by brave and competent men, the extremely sophisticated Mach 2-capable F-105, or 'Thud' as the type was nicknamed, was ill suited for repetitive missions in humid Southeast Asia. Maintenance requirements exceeded 100 man-hours labor per flight hour. Further, combat losses rose to almost half of the 833-unit production total. Ultimately, the F-105 was withdrawn from the theater. Features development, production and deployment of the seven Thunderchief models with nearly… Read More

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 aircraft’s 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… Read More

Osceola, Wisconsin, U.S.A.: Motorbooks Intl, 1999. New book, some shelf wear to jacket. 192 pages. Large format book, dozens of photos, mostly in colour. Provides an in depth coverage of the design, construction, and operation of the F-117 Nighthawk. A large part of the book is dedicated to its operational history in the Gulf War. Also includes a cutaway diagram, cockpit layout diagram, Gulf war mission listing, pilot lists, development program milestones, and individual aircraft histories.. Hard Cover. As New/Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Osceola, Wisconsin, U.S.A.: Motorbooks Intl, 1999. New book, some shelf wear to jacket. 192 pages. Large format book, dozens of photos, mostly in colour. Provides an in depth coverage of the design, construction, and operation of the F-117 Nighthawk. A large part of the book is dedicated to its operational history in the Gulf War. Also includes a cutaway diagram, cockpit layout diagram, Gulf war mission listing, pilot lists, development program milestones, and individual aircraft histories.. Hard Cover. As New/Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Airlife Publishing, 2002. New book, 96 pages, 74 photos, 16 colour illustrations. Originally designed by McDonnell Douglas, the F-15 has proved to be one of the most versatile aircraft produced in recent times. It is an outstanding air superiority and interceptor fighter and in its Strike Eagle form, a world beating all-weather ground attack platform for a wide variety of air-to-ground weapon systems. The Eagle continues to play a key role wherever US and NATO forces are called upon and where control of the skies is an emperative part of the mission. The aircraft also serves with the air forces of Isreal, Japan, Egypt and Saudi Arabia. Covers the Development and Prototypes, Operational History, US Combat Operations, Accomplishments, Variants, Weapons, Production details, Specifications, Model Kits, and Museum Aircraft.. Soft Cover. As New. Illus. by Brown, Jim. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Zenith Press, 2009. New book, 160 pages. 126 color & 7 b/w photos, 22 diagrams. The F-15A entered service in 1972 as "the first dedicated USAF air superiority fighter since the F-86 Sabre." More than three decades and myriad models and variants later, the F-15 is still the U.S. Air Force's premiere air superiority weapon, a veteran of U.S. conflicts as recent as Operation Desert Storm and presently serving in the air forces of U.S. allies around the world. F-15 Eagle at War, featuring the spectacular aerial photography of author Tyson V. Rininger, follows the design, manufacture, and performance of the F-15 from its first appearance through its service in various Cold War and contemporary conflicts. The book profiles each model and upgrade in technology up to the F-15C, D, and E models that served in the Persian Gulf, where they claimed 36 of 39 Air Force victories in air-to-air combat. It is a fitting and thoroughly fascinating tribute to this celebrated aircraft and icon of the… Read More

Zenith Press, 2009. New book, 160 pages. 126 color & 7 b/w photos, 22 diagrams. The F-15A entered service in 1972 as "the first dedicated USAF air superiority fighter since the F-86 Sabre." More than three decades and myriad models and variants later, the F-15 is still the U.S. Air Force's premiere air superiority weapon, a veteran of U.S. conflicts as recent as Operation Desert Storm and presently serving in the air forces of U.S. allies around the world. F-15 Eagle at War, featuring the spectacular aerial photography of author Tyson V. Rininger, follows the design, manufacture, and performance of the F-15 from its first appearance through its service in various Cold War and contemporary conflicts. The book profiles each model and upgrade in technology up to the F-15C, D, and E models that served in the Persian Gulf, where they claimed 36 of 39 Air Force victories in air-to-air combat. It is a fitting and thoroughly fascinating tribute to this celebrated aircraft and icon of the… Read More

United Kingdom: Airlife Pub Ltd, 2003. New book, 96 pages. The world's most popular, most sought-after, multi-role fighter flew more sorties than any other aircraft during Operation Desert Storm, the revolutionary aircraft that has continuously evolved to meet global needs. Commonly referred to as the "Viper" by its aircrews, the F-16 has provided the US Air Force with its air defence capability for the last twenty-five years. The aircraft is a major export success and is in service with the air forces of Turkey, Israel, Belgium, Denmark, Netherlands, Norway, South Korea and Singapore. It has been steadily developed and improved and is available armed with a wide variety of combat systems for both air defence and ground attack missions. Its single afterburning turbofan allows a healthy top speed of 1,320 mph (2,124 kph) and a combat radius of up to 923 miles (1485 km). The aircraft is extremely agile with good all-round visibility from the generous bubble canopy. It has justifiably… Read More

Squadron/Signal Publications, 2017. New book, 80 pages, SS10223. The single-seat, twin-engined Lockheed Martin/Boeing F-22 Raptor is the world's first operational fifth-generation fighter. 'Fifth-Generation' denotes a new plateau in fighter design, surpassing the F-15 and Mig-29 capabilities. This volume traces the history of the Raptor and describes in detail why it is likely to be the world's best fighter for years to come. While the Raptor was designed for air superiority, it also embodies ground attack, electronic warfare, and signals intelligence features. After years in planning and development, the U.S. Air Force announced plans to purchase more than 600 F-22 Raptors in 1991. Cutbacks in 1993 reduced the number to 442. With the onset of the Obama Administration, Raptor production was capped at 187 units. As challenges to U.S. global leadership mount, however, the Raptor's capabilities will face increasing demand. Illustrated with 174 photographs plus color profiles and… Read More

Squadron/Signal Publications, 2017. New book, 80 pages, SS10223. The single-seat, twin-engined Lockheed Martin/Boeing F-22 Raptor is the world's first operational fifth-generation fighter. 'Fifth-Generation' denotes a new plateau in fighter design, surpassing the F-15 and Mig-29 capabilities. This volume traces the history of the Raptor and describes in detail why it is likely to be the world's best fighter for years to come. While the Raptor was designed for air superiority, it also embodies ground attack, electronic warfare, and signals intelligence features. After years in planning and development, the U.S. Air Force announced plans to purchase more than 600 F-22 Raptors in 1991. Cutbacks in 1993 reduced the number to 442. With the onset of the Obama Administration, Raptor production was capped at 187 units. As challenges to U.S. global leadership mount, however, the Raptor's capabilities will face increasing demand. Illustrated with 174 photographs plus color profiles and… Read More

Osprey Pub Co, 2008. New book, 80 pages, DUE12. This book draws us into the dangerous world braved by American and North Vietnamese airmen in the skies over Vietnam. Influential leaders and tacticians are profiled to provide a comparative evaluation of their contrasting skills. This book also reveals the technical specifications of each jet with an analysis of the weaponry, avionics and survival devices of the F-4 Phantom II as flown by the USAF and the MiG-21. The fighters’ strengths and weaknesses are also compared, including turn radius, performance at altitude, range and structural integrity. First-person extracts reflect on the dangers of these aerial duels, as USAF pilots and their counterparts struggled to overcome each plane’s shortcomings. Contents: Introduction - Chronology - Design and Development - The Strategic Situation - The Combatants - Combat - Statistics and Analysis - Aftermath - Conclusion.. Soft Cover. As New. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Airlife Publishing, 2003. New book, 96 pages. The Phantom was developed for the US Navy as a long range all weather fighter and first flew in May 1958. It became operational in 1961. The US Air Force then realised that the Navy had an aircraft that was far better than any tactical aircraft in their own inventory and ordered 543 F-4C variants. There then followed a spate of orders from around the world. In Britain, it was ordered for the Royal Navy and Air Force, but was modified to take the Rolls-Royce Spey turbofan. One of the Royal Navy's Phantoms stole the record for the fastest Atlantic crossing, a record that stood until taken by the remarkable Blackbird. Phantoms have been used in combat in many conflicts throughout its long service history. It was one of America's most utilised aircraft during the long Vietnam War and has been flown in anger in the Middle East by a number of different air forces. The F-4 is still operational with several units but is now coming to the end of its long… Read More

Squadron/Signal Publications, 2015. New book, 88 pages, SS10237. With a top speed of Mach 2.2 and the ability to carry more than 18,000 pounds of weapons on nine external hardpoints, the tandem-seat McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II was a large fighter-bomber that served as a major component of U.S. military air power from its introduction in 1960 to its retirement from U.S. combat squadrons in 1995. Like other interceptors of its era, the Phantom was initially designed without an internal cannon, being armed with air-to-air missiles, air-to-ground missiles, and bombs of various types. Later Phantoms were fitted with the M61 Vulcan rotary cannon. Technological innovations featured on the F-4 were the use of an advanced pulse-Doppler radar and extensive use of titanium in its airframe. The F-4 saw major action during the Vietnam War in the 1960s and 1970s serving as the principal air superiority fighter for both the Navy and Air Force. Later in the conflict it took on important ground attack and aerial… Read More

Classic Warships Publishing, 2014. New book, 73 pages, 140 photos mostly in colour. This book covers the McDonell F-4 Phantom II that served on the U.S fleet. The book covers the full service history of the Phantom II from 1961 until their retirement in 1985. Chapters cover the aircraft in text and photos in: Atlantic Fleet :- Air Wing One - AB VF-14 & VF-32, Air Wing Three - AC VF-31 & VF-103. Air Group/Wing Six - AF/AE VF-33 & VF-102, Air Wing Seven - AG VF-41 & VF-84, Air Wing Six - AE VF-41 & VF-84, Air Wing Eight - AJ VF-74, Air Wing 17 - AA VF-11, VF-74 & VMFA-531. Pacific Fleet :- Air Wing Two - NE VF-21 & VF-154, Air Wing Five - NF VF-151 & VF-161, Aif Wing Nine - NG VF-92 & VF-96, Air Wing 11 - NH VF-114 & VF-213, Air Wing 14 - NK VF-142, VF-143, VMFA-323, VMFA-531, VF-21 & VF-154, Air Wing 15 - NL VF-51, VF-111, VF-151 & VF-161, Air Wing 19 - NM VF-51 & VF-111. Marine Corps F-4Bs.. Soft Cover. As New. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" Tall.

Classic Warships Publishing, 2014. New book, 73 pages, 140 photos mostly in colour. This book covers the McDonell F-4 Phantom II that served on the U.S fleet. The book covers the full service history of the Phantom II from 1961 until their retirement in 1985. Chapters cover the aircraft in text and photos in: Atlantic Fleet :- Air Wing One - AB VF-14 & VF-32, Air Wing Three - AC VF-31 & VF-103. Air Group/Wing Six - AF/AE VF-33 & VF-102, Air Wing Seven - AG VF-41 & VF-84, Air Wing Six - AE VF-41 & VF-84, Air Wing Eight - AJ VF-74, Air Wing 17 - AA VF-11, VF-74 & VMFA-531. Pacific Fleet :- Air Wing Two - NE VF-21 & VF-154, Air Wing Five - NF VF-151 & VF-161, Aif Wing Nine - NG VF-92 & VF-96, Air Wing 11 - NH VF-114 & VF-213, Air Wing 14 - NK VF-142, VF-143, VMFA-323, VMFA-531, VF-21 & VF-154, Air Wing 15 - NL VF-51, VF-111, VF-151 & VF-161, Air Wing 19 - NM VF-51 & VF-111. Marine Corps F-4Bs.. Soft Cover. As New. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" Tall.

Classic Warships Publishing, 2012. New book, 72 pages, 95 photos, drawings, and colour profiles of markings. This book covers the F4F Wildcat in US and British service, paying particular attention to the modifications made during its life, and packed with high quality close up photos of the aircraft, inside and out.. Soft Cover. As New. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Osprey Publishing, 2009. New book, 96 pages, COM78. The definitive account of F-4 Corsair Units deployed in the Korean War, this book tells the story of the 26 US Navy Squadrons, most of which were carrier based, and the 6 Marine Corps F-4 squadrons that flew combat missions against the North Koreans. Drawing from a vast repository of personal interviews with F-4 pilots, the author paints a harrowing picture of the deadly combat of this often forgotten air war. Included in this volume is the story of Lt Guy Bordelon, the US Navy's sole ace of the Korean War, who flew an F4U-5N night-fighter against the night raiders sent up by the Korean Air force. Backing up the text is a vast number of previously unpublished private photographs that bring the stories of these pilots to life. Finally the book contains extensive appendices that detail every unit deployment by carrier, air group, Corsair model and tail code. Also included is a detailed list noting every Corsair lost in the war, with tail number,… Read More

Squadron/Signal Publications, 1994. New book, 58 pages, 178 B&W photos, 10 colour profiles. This book details the US Navy Designation: F-Fighter; 4-fourth fighter design; U-Chance Vought (mfr), Corsair from its development through WW2, the Cold War, and Korean War. Historical, accurate information Black and White photographs with captions (picture descriptions). Learn about the (F4U1, F4U-2, XF4U-3, F2G,F4U-4, F4U-5, Au-1-F4U-6, F4U-7). Soft Cover. As New. Illus. by Tullis, Tom; Greer, Don. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.