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Red Flag is the world's premier air-to-air combat exercise. Run by
the US Air Force from Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada, its aim is
to provide aircrew with a safe environment in which to take part in
interview air combat sorties. It takes place over the vast Nevada
Test and Training Range and is attended by participants from allied
nations around the world, with 29 countries having taken part with
the US since 1975. These visitors bring with them their own variety
of aircraft, adding to the diverse array gracing the skies over Las
Vegas. Illustrated with over 140 full-colour photographs, this
stunning collection looks at the many aircraft involved in Red
Flag, including firefighters such as the Eagle, Super Hornet, and
Raptor; support aircraft such as the Stratotanker and Sentry;
helicopters such as the Black Hawk and Apache; and a multitude of
other aircraft from both sides of the Atlantic. Also included are
'Red Force' fighters, with their unique paint schemes, which aim to
replicate the look and tactics of potential adversaries. 140
illustrations
This book showcases over 150 images of some of the best restored
World War Two aircraft that have been made airworthy again. The
history, specifications, and war stories of these aircraft are
covered, as well as the restoration efforts of the various museums
and private owners. For reader's ease, aircraft will be given its
own chapter. Aircraft covered include the P-51 Mustang, F6F
Hellcat, B-25 Mitchell, P-39 Airacobra, C-47 Skytrain and many
more. Delve into this richly detailed look at the deserving
aircraft that have been rightfully restored to their former glory.
Travis Air Force Base, situated in Fairfield, California, is the
'Gateway to the Pacific', handling more cargo and passengers than
any other American military air terminal, and is the transportation
hub for the West Coast. Flying the KC-10 Extender, C-17 Globemaster
III, and the C-5 Galaxy, Travis can handle any airlift mission for
the United States Air Force, and its airmen have distinguished
themselves in military operations at home and around the world,
including the recent humanitarian evacuation from Kabul. The
logistical capabilities at Travis help maintain America's military
might by supplying people and parts to the right places at the
right time. With over 150 images, most of which have never been
published before, this book documents the aircraft, the technology,
the airmen, and the behind-the-scenes operations at Travis.
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