Yankee Air Pirates: U.S. Air Force Uniforms and Memorabilia of the Vietnam War: Vol.1: Command & Control - Tactical Control - Forward Air Control - Re (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780764343377)

Yankee Air Pirates is a highly detailed look at United States Air Force uniforms and equipment as used during the Vietnam War. This comprehensive book - the first of a multi-volume set - presents hundreds of Air Force named items in over 900 full color photos, giving the reader a precise insight and reference covering fifty-eight Air Force units. Flight suits, utility shirts, jungle jackets, headgear, insignia, weapons, plaques, souvenir lighters, and many theater-made items are featured to illustrate the history of both flying and ground units. Topics covered in this initial volume are: Command & Control, Tactical Control, Forward Air Control, Rescue, Electronic Warfare, and Air Police/Security Police units. An extensive chapter offers a detailed review of uniforms, headgear, and footwear, referenced by model and date.

Author: Olivier Bizet
ISBN-10: 0764343378
ISBN-13: 9780764343377
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
Language: English
Published: 10/28/2013
Pages: 328
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 5.65lbs
Size: 12.10h x 9.30w x 1.60d