Osprey's examination of A-7 Corsair II Units of the Vietnam War (1955-1975). Arriving on station with the USS Ranger (CVA-61) in early December 1967; the first Corsair II squadron became operational immediatedly and sustained its first combat loss three weeks later. This book tells how the A-7 soon proved its worth supporting ground operations in South Vietnam. As it continued to serve in the ground support role; the navy swiftly introduced the A-7E which soon ran into difficulties with supply lines - perhaps on account of what many perceived to have been a rushed introduction to service. Once these teething problems were resolved; the A-7E became the primary air-to-ground aircraft of the fleet.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy michelle lkBeautiful book! Purchased as a gift for my son; he loves it and the quality was top notch!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A vivid glimpse into historyBy TJLike a lot of Americans; I've always found Japanese history in general and Samurai history in particular to be fascinating. But I've never made a serious study of either. David Groff does a good job of providing a casual reader like me with enough background to put this fascinating work in context; without getting bogged down in copious footnotes that kill the beauty of the language. Speaking of beauty; the book itself is gorgeously presented. I've given out a couple of copies as gifts. (And for the record; the recipients were very appreciative.)0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. This is what I was hoping forBy Adam Johnson-ederThis book has a gorgeous binding; and the layout and paper quality are quite high. I would buy this as a gift for a friend or family member and feel confident they would like it.
