C-141 Starlifter: Lockheed's Cold War Strategic Airlifter: 44 (Legends of Warfare: Aviation) - Hardcover

John Gourley

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0764361724 ISBN 13: 9780764361722

Publisher: Schiffer Military, 2021

Synopsis

The Lockheed C-141 Starlifter was a new-build design by Lockheed and proved adaptable to many roles, from carrying outsized cargo to dropping paratroops. The C-141 was used in difficult environmental conditions, such as the heat and extreme humidity of Vietnam, the deserts of the Middle East, and the frozen ice pack of Antarctica. Modification programs enabled the C-141 to make full use of its capabilities, by adding in-flight refueling plus extending the length of the fuselage. The plane was a valued and appreciated USAF asset in numerous missions, from disaster aid and humanitarian relief to doing their part in Operation Desert Shield/Storm, and in the war on terror. The aircraft were eventually retired en masse in 2006 simply as a result of wear and tear. This book covers in detail all aspects such as interior/exterior configurations, cargo capabilities, missions, and modifications made throughout its service life.

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About the Author

John Gourley is a crash/rescue fire protection specialist, who has served in this capacity both in the United States Air Force and later as a civilian contractor. His lifelong hobby has been photographing military hardware.

Edition details

• Publisher: Schiffer Military
• Publication date: 2021
• ISBN 10: 0764361724
• ISBN 13: 9780764361722
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 128