Vought's F-8 Crusader. Part Three. Marine Fighter Squadrons. Naval Fighters No. 18

Ginter, Steve

ISBN 10: 0942612183 / ISBN 13: 9780942612189

Published by Naval Fighters, Simi Valley ,CA, 1989

About this Item

4to (28 x 22 cm). 65 pp. Glossy pictorial covers with red/black/blue titles to upper. Text block tight and unmarked.

Seller Inventory # 5660

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Vought's F-8 Crusader. Part Three. Marine Fighter Squadrons. Naval Fighters No. 18
• Publisher: Naval Fighters, Simi Valley ,CA
• Publication Date: 1989
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0942612183
• ISBN 13: 9780942612189
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: First Edition.
• Condition: Very good
• Seller catalogs:
  • Aircraft

About this title

Synopsis

The photos in this edition are black and white. First published in 1989, this volume puts forth the Marine squadron histories of Vought's infamous F-8 Crusader from 1958 through 1968. It covers the 14-active duty and 9-reserve Marine squadrons that flew it. In the Marines, the MiG Master was even used as a ground attack fast mover in Vietnam armed with up to 8-500lb bombs and Zuni rockets or even 2-1500lb iron bombs with Zuni rockets.

About the Author

Upon graduation from college, Steve Ginter was commissioned an officer in the U.S. Navy and became a pilot. After leaving the Navy he entered into corporate human resources at the management level. Steve Ginter founded Ginter Books, Naval Fighters Series in 1980 while working in district and regional management positions for Thrifty Drugs. In the 1990s the Air Force Legends Series was launched. Between the two series, over 112 books have been published thus far promoting the colorful history of military aircraft in America.