During the Falklands conflict, aircraft (both fixed and rotary-wing) were of crucial importance to both sides.

They moved reinforcements quickly across the sea and over the islands, attacked surface vessels, and provided protection against attacks from both above and below the waves. The role of air power was thus to assist friendly surface forces in theirs. Consequently, the air arms of the two antagonists functioned in what was essentially a supporting role, but nevertheless a vital one.

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A detailed exploration of how the air arms of the two antagonists functioned in what was essentially a supporting role, but nevertheless a vital one.

Introduction
The Problems
The Preparations
The War in the Air
The Plates

A detailed exploration of how the air arms of the two antagonists functioned in what was essentially a supporting role, but nevertheless a vital one.

Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780850454932
Publisert
1982-11-18
Utgiver
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC; Osprey Publishing
Vekt
172 gr
Høyde
248 mm
Bredde
184 mm
Dybde
5 mm
Aldersnivå
G, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
48

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Roy Braybrook is a highly regarded aviation writer who worked in the aeronautical business for thirty years. Roy has authored many titles for Osprey, including Combat Aircraft: The Four Generations.

Michael Roffe is an illustrator of military subjects who has worked for Osprey Publishing for many years.

Terry Hadler has illustrated a number of Osprey Publishing books over the years, with a special interest in armoured vehicles.

Mike Chappell retired in 1974, as RSM of the 1st Battalion The Wessex Regiment (Rifle Volunteers). Mike has written and illustrated many books for Osprey.