fighter plane combat

Traces the history of American, British, French, German, Japanese, and Soviet fighter planes and their pilots from World War I to the present.

"The founder of the U.S. Navy Fighter Weapons program, aka 'TOPGUN,' shares the untold story of how he and eight other young pilots revolutionized the art of aerial combat and created the center for excellence and incubator of leadership that thrives to this day"--Provided by publisher.

Profiles great pilots from around the world including their accomplishments, biographical details, branch or service, rank, unit, important military engagements, and service awards.

The author presents detailed analyses of the Air Force's premier fighter planes, exclusive photographs, illustrations, and diagrams, an insider's look at the people behind the planes and weapons, and combat strategies and training techniques used by the U.S. Air Force.

Describes the history of fighter pilots and fighter jets, provides advice on becoming a fighter pilot, and relates, in graphic form, the war experiences of three fighter pilots.

Diagrams and over 300 photographs illustrate the details of modern air warfare including the technology of air combat, aircraft and their weapons, and air combat tactics. Also examines what should and could be done to enhance fighter design in future.

An account of the Navy's fighter pilots in Vietnam--and how the creation of the Navy's Top Gun fighter pilot school influenced the war.