Presents over twenty fiction stories and story excerpts about flying, including selections by Jules Verne, Dale Brown, James Michener, Stephen Coonts, and others.
from Vietnam to the Gulf War--the astonishing true stories of America's elite fighter pilots
Wilcox, Robert K
1997
Illustrates the transformation of aerial warfare since the Vietnam War, and describes how veteran military pilots are teaching aerial warfare tactics to today's fighter pilots. Includes interviews with several Top Gun military pilots.
Chronicles the history of jet combat from World War II through the Gulf War, discussing how the plane was created, how the pilots contribute to the success of jet combat, how their creation changed World War II, and other related topics.
"Engaging images accompany information about the U.S. Air Force. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 2 through 7"--Provided by publisher.
Identifies the technologies needed for the U.S. to maintain air superiority in the war on terror including the LYNX system that provides images of moving targets, unmanned aerial vehicles, and the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter.
Describes the tactics of air combat, famous flying aces, and the fighter planes that were used in World Wars I and II, the Korean War, the Cold War, Vietnam, and the Gulf War.
