ePub The Hye Ch'O Diary: Memoir of the Pilgrimage to the Five Regions of India (Religions of Asia Series) by Hyecho; Jan Yun-Hua; Iida Shotaro; Yang Han-Sung in History

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"B-36 Peacemaker In Action_x000D_ Softcover; Squadron/Signal Publications-Texas 1980; From the library of John Molinari; R. O. (A.I.) 8th; R.A.F. 9th Air Force; (NOTE: I have over 50 books from his personal library-most have his service dates inscribed) ; in Very Good Condition; just a touch of shelf wear to covers and edges...Previous owner name and service dates on title page... no notes or writing-All pages are bright; clean and crisp... ISBN-0897471040...Thanks for supporting a small family business ...LOC SSM-7_x000D_ Book by Davis; Larry_x000D_ Book by Zaloga; Stephen; and Grandsen; James_x000D_ 1st Squadron large trade edition paperback vg++ to fine condition. In stock shipped from our UK warehouse_x000D_ Book by Thomas E. Doll_x000D_ Air War Over Korea_x000D_ Many air forces can conduct missions such as air superiority and ground attack; but only the US Air Force has truly global reach. For more than five decades; the essential enabler of this global reach has been the KC-135 Stratotanker. Unarmed and unglamorous; the KC-135 has been one of the most successful and enduring aircraft in US Air Force history. Primarily based on the author’s extensive access to operational KC-135 aircraft on the ground and in flight; this book contains the most detailed photographic documentation of the KC-135 inside and out that has ever been published; as well as color profiles of the KC-135R in the markings of every major USAF command that has operated that variant._x000D_ From bombardier’s station to the pads for the tail gunner’s knees; this book explores the Marauder up-close and in detail; surveying the intricacies of Martin’s WWII medium bomber. Exclusive photos illustrate the rarely seen inner workings and outer features of the B-26G; with additional coverage of the B-26; B-26B; and B-26C. Initially dubbed “the Widowmaker” due to its high wing loading and high landing speeds; refinements in the design improved performance and crew training._x000D_ Designed by Jack Northrop and Vladimir Pavlecka in response to a secret Army Air Corps request; the Northrop P-61; dubbed the Black Widow; became America's first purpose-built night fighter; and the largest and most heavily-armed operational fighter flown by the United States during World War II. Despite being the size of a medium bomber; the unique control surfaces of the P-61 made it surprisingly agile; and among its many successes was the downing of the final enemy aircraft of the war. This book tells the complete story of the Black Widow from the experimental XP-61 on through the final production variant; the F-15A Reporter photo-recon model. Illustrated throughout with 164 black and white and 30 vintage color photographs; four color profiles; and a dozen detailed line drawings._x000D_ The Lockheed F-104 Starfighter first flew in 1954; then broke the world altitude record in May 1958 and the world air-speed record nine days later. It was the first aircraft to hold both records simultaneously. Many of the Starfighter’s records stand today. With a powerful XJ79 engine and futuristic design by famed Lockheed engineer Clarence “Kelly” Johnson and his team; a YF-104A passed Mach 2 in 1956. The F-104 was born from combat against Communist MiG-15 jet aircraft during the Korean War. Known as a “missile with a man in it” and “an engine with wings;” Starfighters trained astronauts such as Chuck Yeager on the edge of space; fought over Vietnam; and were lethal Cold War interceptors capable of firing air-to-air nuclear missiles. During its 50-year career; it was used by no less than 15 nations from Jordan to Taiwan; Italy finally retired its fleet in 2005. It is poised to be reborn as a civilian satellite launcher in 2018._x000D_ A careful and thorough study of the Jamaican Maroons from the British conquest to the late 18th century. Choice This richly textured study of the struggles of the Maroons of Jamaica against the British colonial authorities; their subsequent collaboration with and betrayal by them; will be of great interest to historians of Africa. . . . Elegantly written . . . the author . . . makes her own contribution to current debates on resistance and collaboration. Michael Crowder; Institute of Commonwealth Studies_x000D_ Plantation membership; an important association that continues to carry meaning in today's African-American communities on the Sea Islands; depends on one's residence between the ages of two and 12. This is the time when one catches sense; or learns the difference between right and wrong and the meaning of social relationships. Plantation membership confers rights and duties to its members for life; particularly in the areas of dispute settlement; adjudication; and status confirmation. The praise house system; which was the focal point of plantation life; is analyzed historically and in terms of the ethnographic present. Guthrie; an African-American anthropologist; believes that much of what she witnessed on St. Helena during her field research was a response to the experience of slavery when identity was derived from plantation residency rather than from mother; father; or place of birth._x000D_ The Fortunate Aeon; the first English translation of the Bhadrakalpika Sutra; recounts the stories of the thousand Buddhas who will reach enlightenment in this fortunate era (Bhadrakalpa). Tibetan text on facing pages; with 1;174 blockprint Buddha images in gold._x000D_ THE BREAKOUT of the 1st Marine Division from the Chosin Reservoir area will long be remembered as one of the inspiring epics of our history. It is also worthy of consideration as a campaign in the best tradition of American military annals. The ability of the Marines to fight their way through twelve Chinese divisions over a 78-mile mountain road in sub-zero weather cannot be explained by courage and endurance alone. It also owed to the high degree of professional forethought and skill as well as the uncommon valor" expected of all Marines. A great deal of initiative was required of unit commanders; and tactics had to be improvised at times on the spur of the moment to meet unusual circumstances. But in the main; the victory was gained by firm discipline and adherence to time-tested military principles. Allowing for differences in arms; indeed; the Marines of 1950 used much the same fundamental tactics as those employed on mountain roads by Xenophon and his immortal Ten Thousand when they cut their way through Asiatic hordes to the Black Sea in the year 401 B. C. When the danger was greatest; the 1st Marine Division might have accepted an opportunity for air evacuation of troops after the destruction of weapons and supplies to keep them from falling into the enemy's hands. But there was never a moment's hesitation. The decision of the commander and the determination of all hands to co me out .fighting with all essential equipment were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Marine Corps. - From the Forward Note: Missing p. 340.