Filled with vintage photos of North American's legendary F-86 Sabre from assembly line to flight line, plus exploded views, cutaway and phantom drawings from tech manuals, disassembled aircraft, rare variants, experimental models, camouflage markings, armament configurations and more. WarbirdTech 3.
Focusing on the early years of the United States Air Force, this full-color photo history showcases a diverse array of aircraft, including fighters, bombers, transport planes, and helicopters. The book captures the evolution and significance of these military machines, providing a visual journey through a pivotal era in aviation history.
The photos in this edition are black and white. Filled cover-to-cover with vintage photos, drawings, exploded views, and excerpts from previously 'secret' and 'restricted' technical manuals. Emphasizes the unique, groundbreaking, and technical characteristics of the versatile F-105. Covers the Wild Weasel versions, and A-F models and variants. Includes missile and ECM installations, and Vietnam coverage.