F-105 Wild Weasel vs SA-2 ?Guideline? SAM: Vietnam 1965?73 (Duel)

Davies, Peter E.

ISBN 10: 1849084718 / ISBN 13: 9781849084710

Published by Osprey Publishing, 2011

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: F-105 Wild Weasel vs SA-2 ?Guideline? SAM: Vietnam 1965?73 (Duel)
• Publisher: Osprey Publishing
• Publication Date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1849084718
• ISBN 13: 9781849084710
• Binding: paperback
• Illustrator: Laurier, Jim; Hector, Gareth
• Condition: Good

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Synopsis

Suppression of North Vietnam's surface-to-air missile defences during the Vietnam War as USAF pilots battle with supersonic Soviet ground-to-air missiles, initiating a totally new concept of air war.

About the Authors

Peter E. Davies has specialized in the aircraft of the Vietnam and Cold War periods, analyzing tactics, background politics and technologies in combat situations. His books are always enriched by original first-hand interviews and unpublished illustrative material. Peter has also been a contributor to publications such as Aeroplane Monthly, Aviation News and Aircraft Illustrated.

Jim Laurier is a native of New England and lives in New Hampshire. He attended Paier School of Art in Hamden, Connecticut, from 1974-78, and since graduating with Honours, he has been working professionally in the field of Fine Art and Illustration. He has been commissioned to paint for the US Air Force and has aviation paintings on permanent display at the Pentagon.

Gareth Hector is a digital artist of international standing as well as an aviation history enthusiast. He lives in Perthshire, UK.