Pictures, Postcards, Letters
- 82pagine
- 3 ore di lettura
Focusing on the evolution of Army Aviation's aircraft paint and markings from 1942 to the present, this book draws on extensive primary source documents to detail official changes in color schemes and markings. It also explores exceptions to standard practices and includes fascinating insights into unofficial camouflage and personal markings. A rich visual survey accompanies the text, featuring over six hundred photos and drawings sourced from various military archives and private collections, making it a valuable resource for historians and aviation enthusiasts alike.
Originally designed in 1952 as an anti-submarine warfare platform for the U.S. Navy, almost two-thousand Sikorsky H-34s have served on every continent with the armed forces of twenty-five countries from combat in Algeria, the Dominican Republic, Nicarag
Focusing on the Sikorsky HH-52A helicopter, the book delves into its design, international service, and licensed production by Mitsubishi. It highlights the U.S. Coast Guard's use of the Seaguard and includes a detailed history of each airframe. The narrative is enriched with photographs of most S-62As, S-62Js, and HH-52As produced, along with personal accounts from nearly twenty Coast Guard pilots and aircrew. Additionally, it features the Army's evaluation of the first production airframe, providing a comprehensive look at this significant aircraft.