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A History of Army Aviation 1950-1962 (Paperback)
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A History of Army Aviation 1950-1962 (Paperback)
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U.S. Army aviation expanded dramatically in both size and breadth
of activities after its inception in 1942, but much of its
post-World War II history, particularly after the establishment of
the Air Force as an independent service by the national Security
Act of 1947, has been relatively neglected. Despite a certain
amount of jockeying for position by both services, particularly in
the early years after their separation, the Army was able to carve
out a clear transport and operational combat role for its own air
arm. "A History of Army Aviation 1950 1962" examines the
development of the Army 's air wing, especially for air support of
ground troops, both in terms of organization and in relation to the
ongoing friction with the Air Force. After describing the rapid
expansion of purely Army air power after 1950 and the accompanying
expansion of aviation training, the book delves into the
reorganization of aviation activities within a Directorate of Army
Aviation. It also provides a valuable account of the successful
development of aircraft armament, perhaps the most significant
advance of this period. In particular, intensive experimentation at
the Army Aviation School led to several practical weapons systems
and helped to prove that weapons could be fired from rotary
aircraft. This arming of the helicopter was to have a profound
effect on both Army organization and combat doctrine, culminating
in official approval of the armed helicopter by the Department of
the Army in 1960. "A History of Army Aviation 1950 1962" also
explores the development of new aircraft between 1955 and 1962,
including the UH-1 medical evacuation, transport, and gunship
helicopter and the HC-1 cargo copter. In addition, the book
discusses the Berlin Crisis of 1961 as an impetus for immediate and
unexpected expansion of army aviation, quickly followed by the
beginnings of intervention in Vietnam by the end of 1962.
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