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Killer Rays: Story of the Douglas F4D Skyray & F5D Skylancer by Frankel

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A book that has been read but is in good condition. Very minimal damage to the cover including scuff marks, but no holes or tears. The dust jacket for hard covers may not be included. Binding has minimal wear. The majority of pages are undamaged with minimal creasing or tearing, minimal pencil underlining of text, no highlighting of text, no writing in margins. No missing pages. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
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Narrative Type
Aviation
Type
Book
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ISBN
9781580071550

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Specialty Press Publishers & Wholesalers, Incorporated
ISBN-10
1580071554
ISBN-13
9781580071550
eBay Product ID (ePID)
84461456

Product Key Features

Book Title
Killer Rays : Story of the Douglas F4d Skyray and F5d Skylancer
Number of Pages
240 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Military / Aviation
Publication Year
2010
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
History
Author
Mark Frankel
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height
0.6 in
Item Weight
38.1 Oz
Item Length
11 in
Item Width
8.5 in

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LCCN
2010-013768
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This is an extensive historical account of the two types, backed up iwth a lot of technical data and photographs. It is probably about as detailed as any modeler will need., Overall, it is yet another of those aviation books that the enthusiast must have on the shelf. Specialty Press has hit on the magic that is required to produce a fine reference book like this one. It is fun to read, has great photos and adds to one's knowledge of the subject. Like all their books, it is most highly recommended., Killer Rays is an excellent example of modern aircraft biography, with a fine photo selection and artwork to complement an equally excellent text., So treat yourself to loads of fascinating fun - and grab Mark Frankel's terrific tome. Strongly recommended., Killer Rays is an excellent example of modern aircraft biography with a fine photo selection and artwork to complement an equally excellent text., This book is an excellent look at the 471 Skyrays and combines very good text, excellent photo reproduction, lots of color profiles, and interviews with pilots to create a very worthwhile volume.
Dewey Edition
22
Number of Volumes
1 vol.
Dewey Decimal
359.9/4834
Synopsis
The author unlocks secrets of delta-wing design and covers the intense rivalry between the Navy's F4D and Air Force F-102 in the 1950s., Killer Rays is the definitive work on the history of the U.S. Navy's only operational delta-wing aircraft, the revolutionary Douglas F4D Skyray and its more advanced variant, the F5D Skylancer. Author Mark Frankel unlocks secrets of delta-wing design and covers the intense rivalry between the Navy's F4D Skyray and Air Force's F-102 Delta Dagger in the 1950s. This book chronicles the development of the Skyray from concept to first prototype, flight testing, carrier qualifications, and operational history. It also explains how initial engine problems nearly caused the failure of the F4D, and how it was ultimately saved. The author accessed a wealth of Douglas Aircraft photos, models, artwork, engineering drawings, and related material including transcripts of conversations with Chief Designer, Ed Heinemann and Configuration Engineer, R.G. Smith. As a result, Killer Rays covers, in vivid detail, all aspects of F4D production, flight testing, world speed and time-to-climb records, plus new, never-before-seen aspects of NASA F5D operations, giving the reader the inside story on two significant Cold War U.S. Navy interceptor designs.
LC Classification Number
UG1242.F5F695 2010

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  • by skyscaper4
    19 Aug, 2020

    Thorough

    A pretty thorough look at an interesting aircraft. I’m glad I bought it.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: thrift.books

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