military helicopters

"Simple text and full-color photographs describe various military helicopters"--Provided by publisher.

Simple text and photographs present military helicopters, their parts, and their crews.

A history of helicopter flight from early models to passenger and cargocarrying types and experimental models. Also covers military helicopters.

An illustrated history of helicopters that traces their development from the first successful machines in the early 1900s to their current status as a key component in combat planning around the world.

The story of U.S. Naval Aviation--its beginnings, growth, achievements, and current aircraft.

Photographs and simple test in English and Spanish describe military helicopters, their parts, and their crews.

Discusses the origins of the Special Operations Group of the U.S. Air Force, and tells the story of how weapons and tactics were developed especially for the unit's use for rescue missions in Vietnam, Bosnia, Somalia, and other conflicts.

Profiles thirteen of the world's most widely used combat helicopters, including the AH-64 Apache, the Bell AH-1 Cobra, and the UH-60 Black Hawk.

Explores the development of helicopters for military use and explains how they are used on the modern battlefield. Describes various types of modern-day helicopters and includes color photographs, a glossary, and further reading sources.

Discusses the activities of the Army helicopter demonstration team known as the Silver Eagles.