The US Air Force has performed peripheral reconnaissance adjacent
to the traditional foe of Russia, China, North Korea and others for
seven decades. Evolving from rudimentary aircraft to an
unprecedented level of sophistication, the current, elderly
airframes boast unmatched performance. The book details the
aircraft, equipment, sensors, air bases involved, and limited
operational details-as much remains highly classified.
Additionally, stories by the personnel involved, who have flown
these mission, and often faced their quarry at very close range.
The majority of aircraft involved are the Boeing C-135 series,
including more than 100 different airframes, of 48 different
versions. Missions include strategic intelligence, airborne command
and control, treaty compliance, Open Skies, weather reconnaissance,
aerial refuelling, and transportation. Details the different
aircraft missions, bewildering programme names, operating
locations, and flying units involved. Background support
organisations are presented. A potted history of every aircraft
involved is included, together with units operated, and
designations applied. Sixty years of operations, which continue to
this day, are mostly shrouded in secrecy. A cat and mouse
adventure, throughout the Cold War, into the new peace dividend,
and now in the face of renewed Russian aggression. The veil of
secrecy is lifted, ever so slightly!
General
| Imprint: |
Fonthill Media
|
| Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
| Release date: |
May 2020 |
| Authors: |
Bob Archer
|
| Dimensions: |
248 x 172 x 30mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Hardcover
|
| Pages: |
384 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-1-78155-769-3 |
| Categories: |
Books
Promotions
|
| LSN: |
1-78155-769-1 |
| Barcode: |
9781781557693 |
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