The War in South Vietnam; The Years of the Offensive, 1965-1968 (The United States Air Force in Southeast Asia).

Washington, D.C.:: Office of Air Force History, 1988.. 1st Edition.. Hardbound . BINDING/CONDITION: paper covered boards (paper with the appearance of cloth); a Near Fine book, with a Very Good+ dust jacket (some fading to the jacket spine).. 8vo (9.75 inches tall) . Appendices, notes, glossary, bibliographical note, index. Description: The panoramic dust jacket art is from an original painting by Pat Shealy. The appendix material includes a fold out chart showing Major USAF Units and Aircraft in South Vietnam from 1965 to 1968 by time and location. Illustrated in black and white with maps and photographs. This is part of a series on the US Air Force in Southeast Asia. In 1965 the Air Force was called on to provide direct fire support and airlift to the ground forces. Men and planes adapted admirably, ultimately flying more missions, dropping more bombs, and delivering more men and supplies, with a lower loss rate, than in any previous conflict. The aircraft involved in this war ranged from ancient lumbering propeller planes to sleek supersonic jets. While most aircraft flew traditional missions, others found new roles -- huge intercontinental nuclear bombers performed close air support and transport aircraft were used as gunships. Because of this war and the way airmen accomplished their tasks, Air Force thinking was modified, and the realization of the need for a response to all levels of conflict set the tone for future Air Force doctrine.