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Shadow and Stinger: Developing the AC-119G/K Gunships in the Vietnam War (Volume 10) (Williams-Ford Texas A&M University Military History Series)

William P. Head

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Description:Nicknamed “the truck killer,” the AC-119K gunship and its counterpart, the AC-119G, were developed in the late 1960s in response to the needs of the U.S. military in Vietnam. This important book examines the evolution of these aircraft and their role within Vietnam, military policy, and geopolitical realities.Drawing on unpublished studies and a host of primary materials, William Head discusses the events that led to the birth of the AC-119, the planning and modification processes that followed, and its operational history. The G model, or “Shadow,” focused on air support and anti-personnel missions. “Stinger,” the K model, which could carry more cargo for longer distances, was suited for destruction of enemy vehicles. Though the AC-119 was only an interim asset, its descendants—the AC-130E, H, and U—have played an active role in the recent conflict in Iraq.A narrative of the crews and pilots who executed the missions and the engineers, designers, and the politicians responsible for the aircraft, Shadow and Stinger will be of interest to Vietnam veterans, historians, and scholars, as well as aviation enthusiasts.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Shadow and Stinger: Developing the AC-119G/K Gunships in the Vietnam War (Volume 10) (Williams-Ford Texas A&M University Military History Series). To get started finding Shadow and Stinger: Developing the AC-119G/K Gunships in the Vietnam War (Volume 10) (Williams-Ford Texas A&M University Military History Series), you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Pages: 340

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Publisher: Texas A&M University Press

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ISBN: 1585445770

Description: Nicknamed “the truck killer,” the AC-119K gunship and its counterpart, the AC-119G, were developed in the late 1960s in response to the needs of the U.S. military in Vietnam. This important book examines the evolution of these aircraft and their role within Vietnam, military policy, and geopolitical realities.Drawing on unpublished studies and a host of primary materials, William Head discusses the events that led to the birth of the AC-119, the planning and modification processes that followed, and its operational history. The G model, or “Shadow,” focused on air support and anti-personnel missions. “Stinger,” the K model, which could carry more cargo for longer distances, was suited for destruction of enemy vehicles. Though the AC-119 was only an interim asset, its descendants—the AC-130E, H, and U—have played an active role in the recent conflict in Iraq.A narrative of the crews and pilots who executed the missions and the engineers, designers, and the politicians responsible for the aircraft, Shadow and Stinger will be of interest to Vietnam veterans, historians, and scholars, as well as aviation enthusiasts.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Shadow and Stinger: Developing the AC-119G/K Gunships in the Vietnam War (Volume 10) (Williams-Ford Texas A&M University Military History Series). To get started finding Shadow and Stinger: Developing the AC-119G/K Gunships in the Vietnam War (Volume 10) (Williams-Ford Texas A&M University Military History Series), you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Shadow and Stinger: Developing the AC-119G/K Gunships in the Vietnam War (Volume 10) (Williams-Ford Texas A&M University Military History Series)

Shadow and Stinger: Developing the AC-119G/K Gunships in the Vietnam War (Volume 10) (Williams-Ford Texas A&M University Military History Series)

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