|
McDonnell F-101 Voodoo by Robert F Dorr Osprey Air Combat Soft Cover
McDonnell F-101 Voodoo by Robert F Dorr Soft Cover
McDonnell F-101 Voodoo
Robert F Dorr
Soft Cover
198 Pages
Copyright 1987
Contents
Introduction 7
I. The Trial of the Green Pythons 9
Flying the RF-101C in Combat
2. The Day of the Silver Orphans 34
Taking the XF-88 to Nowhere
3. The Case for the Escort Fighter 62
Bringing the F-101A Into Service
4. The Heyday of the Bentwaters Bombers 95
Perfecting the F-101C in Peacetime
5. The Fight by the Cotton Pickers iio
Introducing the RF-101A Into Service
6. The Defence of the American
Continent 132
Manning the F-101B 13 On Alert
7. The Watch on the Canadian Frontier 156
Flying the CF-101B Up North
8. The Mention of the Inflight Tankers 178
Flying the RF-101C in Combat (II)
Glossary 190
Appendices 191
Specifications 196
Index 197
On Back Cover
The McDONNELL F-101 VOODOO was designed to escort American bombers into the Soviet Union, yet its most numerous variant became an interceptor guarding North America from other bombers. As a reconnaissance aircraft, the Voodoo went to war in Southeast Asia, flying the fastest combat missions ever flown.
ROBERT F DORR's volume on the Voodoo tells not merely of a warplane in the Century Series but, also, of men. The story begins in the crucible of Southeast Asia, where the men of the 20th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron test themselves against Hanoi's missiles, MiGs and Triple-A. Many of the men in the Voodoo story, like designer Edward M Flesh and test pilot Robert Little were interviewed specially for this history. Others, whose tale is told here, shaped the US Air Force of today.
The VOODOO story includes the Chinese Nationalist RF-101A flights over the mainland from Taiwan, and a first-hand account from the Canadian back-seater of an F-101B. Comprehensive appendices reveal all about an aircraft which was incredibly difficult to fly, yet loved by all who went aloft in the Voodoo in peace and war.
All pictures are of the actual item. There may be reflection from the lights in some photos. We try to take photos of any damage. If this is a railroad item, this material is obsolete and no longer in use by the railroad. Please email with questions. Publishers of Train Shed Cyclopedias and Stephans Railroad Directories. Large inventory of railroad books and magazines. Thank you for buying from us.
Shipping charges
US Shipments: When you add multiple items to your cart, the reduced shipping charges will automatically be calculated. . For direct postage rates to other countries, send me an email. Shipping varies by weight.
Terms and conditions
All sales are final. Returns accepted if item is not as described. Contact us before making a return. No warranty is stated or implied. Please e-mail us with any questions before bidding or buying.
Thanks for looking at our items.
| 
