Harrier II : validating V/STOL / Lon O. Nordeen.

Author/creator Nordeen, Lon O., 1953-
Format Book
Publication InfoAnnapolis, Md. : Naval Institute Press, ©2006.
Descriptionxii, 210 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : color illustrations, maps ; 24 cm
Supplemental ContentTable of contents only
Subjects

Variant title Harrier two
Variant title Harrier 2
Contents Introduction: the journey to capability -- The United States Marine Corps, close air support, and the V/STOL requirement -- V/STOL Harrier heritage -- The USMC and the Harrier: overcoming challenges -- The challenging path to the Harrier II -- Harrier II development and demonstration -- Into service -- V/STOL flexibility demonstrated: Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm -- Night attack: improving the Harrier II -- AV-8B Harrier II plus: adding the radar -- Harrier II support of NATO peacekeeping -- Harrier II operational experience -- Ongoing confrontation in Iraq -- Operation Enduring Freedom: Harrier IIs in Afghanistan -- Conclusion -- Appendixes.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. [196]-202) and index.
LCCN 2006023870
ISBN9781591145363 (alk. paper)
ISBN1591145368 (alk. paper)

Availability

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Joyner General Stacks UG1242.F5 N65 2006 ✔ Available Place Hold