F-111 & EF-111 Units in Combat
Combat Aircraft #102
Author: Peter E Davies
Publisher: Osprey
ISBN: 978-1-78200-347-2
Binding: Softcover
Pages: 96
Designed to be a uniform aircraft for both the Air Force and the Navy, it was soon turned to just be just an Air Force aircraft, focusing on the role of strike bomber. With thirty years of service, the F-111 saw extensive combat in the skies over Vietnam, as well as playing a key role in the Libyan raids of 1986 and in Desert Storm in 1991. This book examines both the F-111 strike aircraft and the EF-111 electronic warfare aircraft, from those early battles over Vietnam to its final wartime exploits over the Iraqi desert.
F9F Panther Units of the Korean War
Combat Aircraft #103
Author: Warren Thompson
Publisher: Osprey
ISBN: 978-1-78200-350-2
Binding: Softcover
Pages: 96
The Navy's most successful first-generation jet fighter, the Grumman F9F Panther was sturdy, reliable, and could carry a decent warload. These skills were put to good use during the Korean War, operating alongside propeller aircraft such as the F4U Corsair and AD Skyraider. This book examines those units operating over the Korean peninsula, both US Navy and US Marine squadrons. In addition to the fighter/bomber variants, photo reconnaissance Panthers also operated over Korea, and this book covers those as well. Over 30 units flew the Panther during the Korean War, including several special detachments, and this book includes them all.
AV-8B Harrier II Units of Operation Enduring Freedom
Combat Aircraft #104
Author: Lon Nordeen
Publisher: Osprey
ISBN: 978-1-78200-344-1
Binding: Softcover
Pages: 96
The final book in a trilogy of AV-8B Harrier unit coverage, this book brings the story of the Marine Corps usage of the Harrier II in combat up to date, documenting its operations over Afghanistan. This book covers Harrier operations from 2001 to 2013 and includes personal anecdotes, color profile illustrations, and plenty of great photos showing the aircraft in action.
RAF Canberra Units of the Cold War
Combat Aircraft #105
Author: Andrew Brookes
Publisher: Osprey
ISBN: 978-1-78200-411-0
Binding: Softcover
Pages: 96
The English Electric Canberra was a large distinctive plane, with its twin engine pods set in the wings lending to its unique appearance. It was the RAF's first jet bomber and also managed to become its most durable and long-lasting type, spanning nearly sixty years of operation. This book examines the Canberra during the Cold War years, including the bomber, electronic warfare, and photo reconnaissance types. While supposedly covering just the Cold War, the book also includes some information on the Canberra operations over Iraq and Afghanistan in recent years.
My thanks to Osprey Publishing for the review copies.