Introduction - F/A-18C/D/E/F Super Hornet - F-15E Strike Eagle - F-16G/FF-16CJ - F-22A Raptor - F-35 Joint Strike Fighter
An introduction to modern multi-role fighter jets, and a photo essay on five jets including the Strike Eagle and the Raptor.
Steve Davies is a freelance military and commercial aviation photojournalist based in Cambridge, England. He began writing in 2001, and has since authored six critically acclaimed books and co-authored three more. His freelance writing includes a plethora of articles penned for the world's leading monthly and quarterly aviation publications, and he has also worked on a range of aviation 'partwork' magazines that have sold millions of copies globally. He has also worked as a subject matter expert for a range of military aviation documentaries commissioned by terrestrial television channels in the UK and North America, and by the History Channel. His photography has been used not only by the aviation press, but also by leading defence contractors and aviation corporations.
"This book is full of well-researched information and personal
stories. Author's portrayal of the recent US Air Force fighters is
indicative, he studied this subject for a long time and in this
book examines some of the most iconic and recognized aircraft of
the last 30 years, combining combat stories with photographs of the
aircraft." --NeoPopRealism Journal"Each jet is discussed following
a structure that discusses the development and design, testing,
weapon systems and armaments, tactics and techniques, deployments
and bases of operation. Add to this, first hand pilot and
operations accounts from engagements in Iraqi, Bosnia, Afghanistan
and other theatres of operation and you get some very exciting
real-world stories of the capabilities of these jets as well as
their impact on opposing forces." --Ken McDevitt, IPMS/USA..". a
superb book for those who want to learn more about [fighter jets],
but don't want to be overwhelmed with stats. The pilot stories add
a lot of spice to the book and the large number of photos add some
great eye candy. It is a great addition to the library of a jet
fanatic and one I can highly recommend to those wanting to learn
more about the subject." --Scott Van Aken, Modeling Madness
This book is full of well-researched information and personal
stories. Author's portrayal of the recent US Air Force fighters is
indicative, he studied this subject for a long time and in this
book examines some of the most iconic and recognized aircraft of
the last 30 years, combining combat stories with photographs of the
aircraft. "NeoPopRealism Journal" Each jet is discussed following a
structure that discusses the development and design, testing,
weapon systems and armaments, tactics and techniques, deployments
and bases of operation. Add to this, first hand pilot and
operations accounts from engagements in Iraqi, Bosnia, Afghanistan
and other theatres of operation and you get some very exciting
real-world stories of the capabilities of these jets as well as
their impact on opposing forces. "Ken McDevitt, IPMS/USA" ... a
superb book for those who want to learn more about [fighter jets],
but don't want to be overwhelmed with stats. The pilot stories add
a lot of spice to the book and the large number of photos add some
great eye candy. It is a great addition to the library of a jet
fanatic and one I can highly recommend to those wanting to learn
more about the subject. "Scott Van Aken, Modeling Madness""
"Each jet is discussed following a structure that discusses the
development and design, testing, weapon systems and armaments,
tactics and techniques, deployments and bases of operation. Add to
this, first hand pilot and operations accounts from engagements in
Iraqi, Bosnia, Afghanistan and other theatres of operation and you
get some very exciting real-world stories of the capabilities of
these jets as well as their impact on opposing forces." -Ken
McDevitt, "IPMS/USA
.".". a superb book for those who want to learn more about [fighter
jets], but don't want to be overwhelmed with stats. The pilot
stories add a lot of spice to the book and the large number of
photos add some great eye candy. It is a great addition to the
library of a jet fanatic and one I can highly recommend to those
wanting to learn more about the subject." -Scott Van Aken,
"Modeling Madness
"
"This book is full of well-researched information and personal
stories. Author s portrayal of the recent US Air Force fighters is
indicative, he studied this subject for a long time and in this
book examines some of the most iconic and recognized aircraft of
the last 30 years, combining combat stories with photographs of the
aircraft." -"NeoPopRealism Journal
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