audiobook Civil War Uniforms: A Photo Guide : Confederate Forces by Philip Katcher in History

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Developed in the Soviet Union in the 1960s; the Su-24 tactical bomber has become one of the most successful aircraft in its class. Featuring delta wings and auxiliary lift engines meant to improve its field performance; the first prototype turned out to be more of a liability than an asset and the aircraft was redesigned to have variable geometry wings. The Su-24 had its baptism of fire in the Afghan War and was also exported to Iraq; Iran; Algeria; Libya and Syria; seeing action in some of these countries. At home; Russian Air Force Su-24s were heavily involved in the first and second Chechen campaigns and the type has undergone a mid-life update allowing it to carry precision-guided munitions; and is still going strong. Illustrated with over 750 photographs; many previously unpublished; as well as line drawings; color side views; insignia; unit badges and nose art this latest addition to the Famous Russian Aircraft series will be of interest to aviation enthusiasts and scale modelers alike.