Harrier II : validating V/STOL / Lon O. Nordeen.
| Author/creator | Nordeen, Lon O., 1953- |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Annapolis, Md. : Naval Institute Press, ©2006. |
| Description | xii, 210 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : color illustrations, maps ; 24 cm |
| Supplemental Content | Table 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 note | Includes bibliographical references (p. [196]-202) and index. |
| LCCN | 2006023870 |
| ISBN | 9781591145363 (alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 1591145368 (alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | UG1242.F5 N65 2006 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |