The article reports on the role of the South Vietnamese Air Force in the Vietnam War. The air force has doubled its combat missions to 40% of the total flown throughout Vietnam and it is also handling a conside...
Others remain in hiding from the Taliban in Afghanistan. 24 hours ago Your Air Force This Medal of Honor recipient jumped on a live flare to save his crew During the Vietnam War, John Levitow jumped on a live flare to save his crew from death...
What does the Vietnam War tell air power theorists and strategists about the viability of coercive air power as a strategic tool? TD Thanh 被引量: 0发表: 2016年 Air power and the coercive use of force A captain in the U.S. Marine Corps argues that, despite the success of the 1999 ...
Air National Guard,ANG- a civilian reserve component of the United States Air Force that provides prompt mobilization during war and assistance during national emergencies AFISR,Air Force Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance,Air Force ISR- an agency focused on ensuring that the United States mil...
Robert A. Pape Jr. is the author of "Coercive Air Power in the Vietnam War," published in International Security (Fall, 1990). He teaches air power theory at the School of Advanced Airpower Studies, Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala. With politicians...
War II. The bombing campaign lasted until 1968. The USAF also played a critical role in defeating the Eastertide Offensive of 1972. The rapid redeployment of fighters, bombers and attack aircraft help the South Vietnamese Army repel the invasion. Operation LINEBACKER demonstrated to both the ...
Centres of excellence engaged in the academic study of Air Power are few and far between in the UK. King's College, London, certainly has a preeminent position with their Department of War Studies. Their role as the academic partner with the Joint Services Command and Staff College strengthens...
Examines the role of China's air force in the country's war plans. Shifts in the air force's focus from a defensive nature to a more aggressive role under the guide of air defense; Changes in the air force's flight operations over the Taiwan Strait; Lessons learned by the country from...
He flew 70 combat missions over North Vietnam. In 1971 Colonel Daniel assumed command of the 75th Tactical Reconnaissance Wing (soon redesignated 67th TRW). He was promoted to brigadier general in 1972 and served as Inspector General, Air Force Systems Command. Walter Fletcher Daniel was a ...
The Royal Air Force (RAF) is an armed service tasked with the air defense of Britain and other partnered international campaigns. Originating in 1911, it has played a crucial role in the UK and global history, especially in World War I and World War II....