Full Circle: The Story of Air Fighting (Cassell Military Paperbacks)

Full Circle: The Story of Air Fighting (Cassell Military Paperbacks)

by J.E.(Johnnie)Johnson (Author)

Synopsis

A fascinating history of the development of military aircraft and flying strategy. Highlights the connection between developments in technology and in strategy. Written by one of the world's greatest ever fighter pilots.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 290
Edition: New
Publisher: Cassell
Published: 03 May 2001

ISBN 10: 0304358606
ISBN 13: 9780304358601
Book Overview: The first combat aircraft flew alone, scouting for armies and fighting each other using revolvers and rifles. Soon the aircraft entered pairs and then large formations. With supersonic technology, formations have returned to single numbers. Air warfare has come full circle.

Author Bio
Air Vice-Marshal Johnson was the top scoring fighter pilot of World War Two. He also fought with the United States Air Force in Korea. He played an important part in the events he described, and knew most of the major figures of aerial combat. He is regarded as the greatest fighter pilot of them all.