Bib, ill, maps, p.80.non-fictionContents : Introduction. The defence build up, Darwin 1920's to 1942. 19 February 1942, the first raids. Initial defence, American and Australian Kittyhawks. Striking back with Hudsons & Beaufighters. Colour plates the 49 FighterGroup USAAD. The Spitfires arrive No 1 fighter wing RAAF. The heavy bombers USAAF and RAAF strikes. Staging the offensive, the war moves North. Pilot profiles. Conclusion, Darwin's present defences. Air forces. World War 2. Warfare. world war 1939-1945 - aerial operations - northern territory, darwin - bombardment - 1942-1945

Index, ill, p.343.non-fictionPersonal recollection by fighter pilots of their experiences from the second war to the present dayfighter pilots - usa, air warfare - history

Index, bib, ill, map, p.234.non-fictionIn June 1950, No 77 squadron RAAF was in Japan and packing up to go home when North Korea invaded South Korea. Instead of going home to Australia, they found themselves with their mustang fighters in Korea as part of the UN forces opposing the rampaging North Koreans who occupied almost the whole peninsular within 8 weeks of the start of the invasion. The squadron played a major role in halting the invasion and driving the Koreans back almost to the Chinese border. Then the Chinese, equipped with their MIG 21 jet fighters, entered the war. The hopelessly outclassed mustangs were quickly replaced by meteor jet fighters to again play a major role in resisting the invasion forces. The squadron lost over 20 pilots over the course of the war, but succeeded in shooting down a number of MIG fighters and offering ground support to the UN forces. This is an action packed account of the men of that squadron.korean war - aerial combat, korean war 1950-1953 - australian involvement

In 100 Missions North, Ken Ball recounts the harrowing sorties that he and his fellow U.S. Air Force pilots made while flying F105-Thunderchiefs - the famous "Thus" - in vietnam in 1966 and 1967.vietnam, u.s air force, f-105 thunderchiefs

This book is about courage. As a fighter pilot, I flew 229 combat missions in Vietnam, primarily in the F-4.vietnam, rf-4c phantom, colonel barry jack howard.

Wing Commander Martin Susans joined the FAAF as a trainee pilot in 1964. His flying experience has been mainly on fighter and strike aircraft including Sabre, Mirage, F4E and F111Caustralia - royal australian airforce, mirage (fighter planes)

Air traffic controller or aviation enthusiast, fighter pilot or missile battery commander, you need to know how to put a name to the hundreds of civil and military aircraft types that crisscross the world's airspace.airplanes - design and construction, helicopters

the fought, flew and died in the blazing war for the sky. this is the story of that special breed of warrior, the fighter pilot, the story of the valiant men who flew the F-105 "thud" bomber over North Vietnam.vietnam war, 1961-1975 - aerial operations, american

Framed black and white photograph of two restored WWII aircraft. Typed label at the bottom of the frame reads: "Two restored second world war aircraft flying over Albury area June 1990. Top: Wirraway Intermediate Trainer, built by Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation (CAC) in Australia under licence. 600 H.P. Pratt and Whitney wasp engine also built by CAC under licence. Top speed 200mph range 640 miles. Bottom: American Kittyhawk Fighter Bomber. Flown by RAAF in the Middle East and South West Pacific Areas. Top speed 355m.p.h. at 20,000 feet."kittyhawk, bombers, aircraft, pilots, world war 2

non-fictionSome experiences of a French Fighter Pilot in the R.A.F.

Vietnam, 1967. America's most daring fighter pilots faced their gratest challenge in a desperate war.vietnam war, 1961-1975 - fiction

It is not known how these goggles belonging to the late Evan Johns were acquired. Evan did not enlisted in the Defence Forces but did have an interest in aviation.The frame of these goggles is in excellent condition with virtually no paint loss and only minor marking. The pressed brass frame incorporating hinged lens holders is finished in black paint.The nosepiece leather and backing chamois are both good . The original rubber facepads are in excellent shape and remain pliable; The clear lenses do have delamination marks . The strap components are excellent throughout with clear Air Ministry markings. There is the anti-glare screen, commonly known as the flip shield with the short enclosed type spring mechanism. AM REF NO 22C/167 Goggles MarkIVBraaf goggles, ww2

At the height of the Vietnam War, allied tactical fighter aircraft flew over 700 missions every day against ground targets across the southern republic.vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 - aerial operations - american, air pilots ., military - australia - personal narratives., fac, forward air controllers, bird dog, cessna