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VF-11/111 'Sundowners' 1942-95: No. ... by Tillman, Barrett Paperback / softback
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Item specifics
- Condition
- ISBN
- 1846034841
- EAN
- 9781846034848
- Date of Publication
- 2010-03-10
- Publication Name
- N/A
- Type
- Paperback / softback
- Release Title
- VF-11/111 'Sundowners' 1942-95: No. 36 (Aviation Elite Units)
- Artist
- Tillman, Barrett
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About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN-10
1846034841
ISBN-13
9781846034848
eBay Product ID (ePID)
74275780
Product Key Features
Book Title
Vf-11/111 'sundowners' 1942-95
Number of Pages
128 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2010
Topic
Military / World War II, Military / Korean War, Modern / 20th Century, Military / Vietnam War, Military / United States, Military / Aviation
Illustrator
Tullis, Tom, Yes
Genre
History
Book Series
Aviation Elite Units Ser.
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.3 in
Item Weight
14.1 Oz
Item Length
9.8 in
Item Width
7.2 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
Reviews
"This latest effort packs a lot of information into a relatively small space... Although the squadron has seen its last sunset, its rich and glorious history is preserved in this fine book." -- CDR Peter Mersky, The Hook (Summer 2010), "This latest effort packs a lot of information into a relatively small space... Although the squadron has seen its last sunset, its rich and glorious history is preserved in this fine book." - CDR Peter Mersky, The Hook (Summer 2010), "This latest effort packs a lot of information into a relatively small space... Although the squadron has seen its last sunset, its rich and glorious history is preserved in this fine book." - CDR Peter Mersky,The Hook(Summer 2010)
Series Volume Number
36
Table Of Content
CHAPTER ONE GUADALCANAL CHAPTER TWO WITH THE FAST CARRIERS CHAPTER THREE THE JET AGE CHAPTER FOUR VIETNAM CHAPTER FIVE POST-VIETNAM ERA APPENDICES COLOUR PLATES COMMENTARY BIBLIOGRAPHY INDEX
Synopsis
Fighting Squadron 11 was established at San Diego in August 1943, beginning a half-century record that spanned aerial combat in three wars from the piston to the jet age. First deployed to Guadalcanal, the 'Sundowners' flew Grumman Wildcats and completed its tour as the Navy's third-ranking F4F squadron in terms of aerial victories. Upon returning home, the 'Sundowners' transitioned to Hellcats in preparation for a second combat deployment. In 1944-45 the squadron flew from USS Hornet (CV-12), participating in the fast carrier strikes against the Philippines, Formosa and the Asian mainland. It finished the war as the Navy's 11th ranking fighter squadron with 158 credited victories. Redesignated VF-111 in 1948, the 'Sundowners' converted to F9F Panthers and scored history's first jet-versus-jet victory over Korea in 1950. After the armistice, the squadron flew FJ-3 Furies and F11F Tigers, before receiving the world-class F8U Crusader in 1961. During the long Vietnam War, the 'Sundowners' logged six deployments, scoring MiG kills in both F-8s and F-4 Phantom IIs. From 1978 to disestablishment in 1995, the 'Sundowners' flew F-14 Tomcats from USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63) and Carl Vinson (CVN-70), completing a record of 37 deployments from 17 flattops in its 52-year career. From World War 2 until after the Cold War, the 'Sundowners' established an unsurpassed record 'at the tip of the spear' in naval aviation history.
LC Classification Number
VG93
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