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Us Navy A1 Skyraider Units Of The Vietnam War (Combat Aircraft, 77)
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Osprey'S Examination Of The A1 Skyraider Units' Participation In The Vietnam War (19551975). Designed And Built As A Carrierbased Attack Aircraft In 1944, The A1 Reached Frontline Units Too Late To See Combat In World War Ii (19391945). With The Advent Of Jets In The Late 1940S, The Skyraider Was Seen As A Dated Throwback To The Golden Age Of Pistonengined Naval Aviation. Despite Its Days Seemingly Numbered, The A1 Proved To Be A Huge Success In The Korean War. Remaining In Production Through To 1957, Some 3,180 Skyraiders Had Been Built By The Time The Last One Left The Douglas Plant.Nicknamed The ''Flying Dump Truck'', The A1 Remained A Key Component In Naval Air Wings Into The 1960S, Allowing The Aircraft To Play Its Part In The Escalating Conflict In Vietnam. Both A1 Attack And Ea1F Airborne Early Warning Aircraft Saw Action In Southeast Asia From 1960 Through To 1969, When The Last Examples Were Finally Retired From Carrier Decks. The A1S In Particular Bombed Targets In Both North And South Vietnam, Despite The Aircraft Being Highly Vulnerable To Enemy Flak And Fighters. Cowritten By A Twotour Vietnam War Combat Veteran In The A1, This Is The First Book That Focuses Exclusively On The Aircraft'S Service In Vietnam, Providing A Musthave Volume For Vietnam Aviation Enthusiasts.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the focus of the book 'US Navy A-1 Skyraider Units of the Vietnam War'? A: The book examines the participation of A-1 Skyraider Units in the Vietnam War, detailing their operational history and significance during this conflict.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Richard R. Burgess, who co-wrote it with insights from a Vietnam War combat veteran.
- Q: What is the publication date of the book? A: The book was published on March 31, 2009.
- Q: How many pages does this book contain? A: The book contains 96 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition'.
- Q: Is this book suitable for aviation enthusiasts? A: Yes, the book is a must-have for aviation enthusiasts, particularly those interested in the Vietnam War and naval aviation.
- Q: What aircraft does this book primarily discuss? A: The book primarily discusses the A-1 Skyraider, a carrier-based attack aircraft used during the Vietnam War.
- Q: Does the book cover the A-1 Skyraider's performance in any other conflicts? A: Yes, the book also highlights the A-1 Skyraider's performance during the Korean War before focusing on its role in Vietnam.
- Q: What unique perspective does this book provide? A: The book offers a unique perspective by being co-written by a combat veteran who served in the A-1 Skyraider, focusing exclusively on its service in Vietnam.