USAF F-4 and F-105 MiG Killers of the Vietnam War

USAF F-4 and F-105 MiG Killers of the Vietnam War

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USAF F-4 and F-105 MiG Killers of the Vietnam War

1965-1973




Author:Donald J. McCarthy
Language:English text
Format:Hardback
Dimensions:8.5" x 11"
Pages:192
Publisher:Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.
ISBN:9780764322563



Presented here is the most complete photo collection of U.S. Air Force F-4 Phantoms and F-105 Thunderchiefs credited with aerial victories during the Vietnam era. Of the total one hundred-thirteen individual Phantoms and Thunderchiefs credited with aerial victories, the reader will discover photographs of one hundred and six of these historic aircraft. The reader will discover photographs of the only F-4 Phantom to down six MiGs. The jet flown by Captain Richard �Steve� Ritchie on 28 August 1972, when he distinguished himself by becoming the first Air Force �ACE� of the Vietnam War appear here. Also shown are the three Phantoms flown by Colonel Robin Olds in claiming four MiG kills. Accompanying each photograph is detailed information regarding the aircrews, units, call signs of the individual aircraft, primary weapon system used in destruction of the enemy MiG, and a short narrative regarding each air battle.