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A-10 Thunderbolt II Units of Operation Enduring Freedom 2008-14
Contributor(s): Wetzel, Gary (Author), Laurier, Jim (Illustrator)
ISBN: 1472805739     ISBN-13: 9781472805737
Publisher: Osprey Publishing (UK)
OUR PRICE:   $22.50  
Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: August 2015
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Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- History | Military - Afghan War (2001-)
- History | Military - Aviation
- History | Military - United States
Dewey: 623.746
Series: Combat Aircraft
Physical Information: 0.4" H x 7.2" W x 9.7" (0.66 lbs) 96 pages
Themes:
- Chronological Period - 21st Century
- Cultural Region - Asian
 
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Publisher Description:

The untold story of A-10 units in Operation Enduring Freedom reaches its conclusion with this second of two volumes focusing on the type's combat missions in Afghanistan. Featuring numerous first-hand accounts and photography from those who experienced the conflict, along with imagery from official military archives, this book offers a unique and detailed insight into the record of the A-10 in one of the 21st Century's most significant conflicts.

Initially, the A-10 Thunderbolt was not a favorite of the USAF, which, prior to the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait in 1990, was hoping to shunt this Cold War relic onto the US Army and Marine Corps. But since then, the 'Warthog', with its formidable armament, ruggedness and flexibility, has continually proven itself in combat and evolved into the world's premiere close support aircraft. In 2002 the Thunderbolt was at the forefront of Operation Enduring Freedom, the US occupation of Afghanistan.

Contributor Bio(s): Laurier, Jim: - Jim Laurier is a native of New England and lives in New Hampshire. He attended Paier School of Art in Hamden, Connecticut, from 1974-78, and since graduating with Honours, he has been working professionally in the field of Fine Art and Illustration. He has been commissioned to paint for the US Air Force and has aviation paintings on permanent display at the Pentagon.