| Tonkin Gulf Yacht Club: Us Carrier Operations Off Vietnam 1964 - 1975 Contributor(s): Francillon, René J. (Author) |
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ISBN: 2490489003 ISBN-13: 9782490489008 Publisher: Eirl Aerosphere Research OUR PRICE: $56.99 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: December 2018 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Architecture | History - Contemporary (1945 -) - History | Military - Vietnam War - History | Military - Aviation |
| Dewey: 959.704 |
| Series: Aerosphere Research Saga |
| Physical Information: 0.81" H x 11" W x 8.5" (2.45 lbs) 256 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Southeast Asian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This book is a comprehensive guide to US Aircraft carriers operations off Vietnam, between 1964 and 1975. After guiding andd describing the operations, the author focuses on the Vietnam war combat cruises of USS Coral Sea, as she spent more time on the line than any US aircraft carrier. First published in1988 only in black and white, it now includes in this revised edition over 260 color photographs. Reference data in tables provide, in an easy to get to format, information of squadron deployments, carrier deployments including air-to-air victories, combat losses and operational losses. |
Contributor Bio(s): Francillon, Rene J.: - René J. Francillon was one of USA's foremost authorities on aviation, authored multiple reference books over his 50+ years long career. Award winner of the French AéroClub de France for his lifelong writing achievements, he was a full-time independent writer and consultant after having worked for major aerospace companies such as Douglas. |