F-84 Thunderjet & Thunderstreak Jet
Fighter Books
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F-84 Thunderjet Pilot's Flight Operating Instructions
The primary American strike aircraft of the Korean War, Republic Aircraft's F-84
Thunderjet flew 86,000 missions and was responsible for 60% of the total target
damage inflicted during the conflict. Originally printed by Republic and the
USAF, this previously "restricted" flight operating manual taught pilots
everything they needed to know before entering the cockpit of that devastating
warbird! 427 reformatted pages, B&W photographs and illustrations, 8½"x 11",
softcover.
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MiG Alley
Larry Davis. This pictorial review of the Korean air war shows them all: F-51
Mustangs and F4U Corsairs, the new jets like the F-80, F-84, F-86 and T-33, even
the attack aircraft and bombers such as the B-26 and B-29 are here. If you want
to see the aircraft of Korea, this is the book for you! Includes 140 B&W photos,
36 color profiles, maps, squadron markings and more. 80 pgs., 8½"x 11", sfbd. |
F-84F
Thunderstreak Walk Around
Neubeck. Introduced into U.S. Air Force service in 1954, the Republic F-84F
swept-wing turbojet fighter-bomber - which could reach a top speed of 695 mph -
set a transcontinental speed record by flying from Los Angeles to New York in
just 3 hours, 33 minutes in March, 1955.
This heavily illustrated book examines the Thunderstreak in detail, giving you
an inside look at the cockpit and airframe, engine, landing gear, weapons, and
more. 80 pages, 250+ color and B&W photographs and illustrations, 11"x 8¼",
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F-84
Thunderjet in Action
Davis. Entering service in 1947, Republic's F-84 Thunderjet turbojet
fighter-bomber was the U.S. Air Force's primary strike aircraft during the
Korean War. This revised and expanded volume examines the development and
service of the F-84 from its combat actions in Korea through its duties with
Strategic Air Command in the 1950s, its use by the "Thunderbirds" demonstration
team, and its sales to foreign air forces. 72 pages, 164 color and B&W
photographs plus color profiles and detailed line drawings, 11"x 8¼", softcover. |
USAF Plus Fifteen
A Photo History, 1947 through 1962 Menard. 400+ original color photos from
private sources provide a nostalgic view of the greats from the postwar through
early jet age. P-80s, F-84s, B-36s, C-124s, F-89s, F-102s and more. 142 pgs.,
8½"x 11", sfbd.
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Republic F-84
Softbound Book
Thunderjet, Thunderstreak &
Thunderflash: A Photo Chronicle McLaren. The Republic F-84 was the first
post-war U.S. jet fighter, coming after the late WWII P-80 and not achieving the
charisma of the later F-86. A fighter-bomber by trade in Korea, it was also an
interceptor and photo recon aircraft. It was the first able to air-refuel and
the first able to deliver a nuclear weapon. 208 pgs., 450 photos, 8½"x
11", sfbd.
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Called to Command
A World War II Fighter Ace's Adventurous Journey.
Johnson. This autobiography of Lt. Gen. Gerald Johnson reveals the unique
experiences of a World War II triple ace who spent 13 difficult months in a
German POW camp and went on to be become a three-star general in command of the
Eighth Air Force during the Vietnam era. You'll learn of his exploits taking the
P-47 Thunderbolt into combat with the 56th Fighter Group; of his experiences
flying the F-84, the B-58 and the B-52; and of his days as a wing, division, and
air force commander. 240 pages, B&W photographs, 6"x 9", hardcover. |
American
Airpower: Bombers 1935-1960
Vintage Aviation Photographs from WWII, Korea and the Cold War
Cilio. In 1935, America's largest bombers could approach 200 miles per hour. By
1960, the Cold War B-58 could fly 1,320 mph - almost twice the speed of sound!
This photo-history, which examines those bombers and everything in-between, is
filled with rare archival images of heavy, medium and light types as well as
dive-bombers and fighter-bombers.
You'll view the B-15, B-17, B-24, B-25, B-26, A-20, P-70, A-29, Dauntless,
Helldiver, Avenger, B-29, Marauder, Skyraider, F-84, B-36, B-50, B-52, B-58 and
more. 124 pages, 155 B&W photographs and illustrations, 11"x 8¼", softcover.
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F-84 Thunderjet
In Detail & Scale Vol. 59
Softbound Book
Kinzey. The Thunderjet
was among America's first generation of jet fighters, and it flew over
86,000 sorties in Korea. This is a close up and detailed look at
the F-84E and F-84G which were the most numerous and
important variants. Photos and drawings illustrate every feature of
the aircraft, and color profiles show Thunderjet markings. 1/72 drawings
were also created exclusively for this book. 79 pgs., 200 photos, 8½"x 11",
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