aerial operations

"World War II, October 1942: a plane carrying eight Americans crashes into the middle of the Pacific Ocean. With only four oranges and no fresh water between them, the crew had to band together and rely on each other for survival. What they thought would be only a few hours or days before they were rescued turned into weeks lost at sea fighting off sharks, dehydration, hunger, and extreme heat"--Provided by publisher.

A history of the German jet aircraft from 1939 to 1945 that covers developments, production, and aircraft types, and features photographs and three-view drawings.

Discusses fifteen British, French, American, and German aces of World War I.

Chronicles the life of Colonel Charles E. McGee, the Air Force pilot who holds the record for the highest amount of air combat missions in the military, focusing on his military career, which began with the Tuskegee Airmen in World War II.

First-hand accounts of the air war in the Persian Gulf from the U.S. military personnel who served there, as well as from their loved ones who waited for them at home.

"Tells the story of U.S. pilots who faced danger every day attempting to deliver supplies over "The Hump" to the Chinese during World War II"--Provided by publisher.

"World War II, October 1942: a plane carrying eight Americans crashes into the middle of the Pacific Ocean. With only four oranges and no fresh water between them, the crew had to band together and rely on each other for survival. What they thought would be only a few hours or days before they were rescued turned into weeks lost at sea fighting off sharks, dehydration, hunger, and extreme heat"--Provided by publisher.

"Offers an in-depth look directly inside the machinery and design of...warplanes...that have played pivotal roles in armed combat. ...Explores classic and modern military technology. ...Full-color annotated diagrams allow readers to visualize technological concepts"--Publisher.

A biography of WWII pilot Charley Fox, a notable Canadian dive bombing and strafing expert who is most likely the individual who found German General Erwin Rommel's staff car and wounded him with an attack in 1944.