U.S. Army aviators pioneered the first helicopter gun platforms in the early 1950s. Today; helicopter gunships are the most unique element of rotary-wing aviation; redefining the term "close air support." As the ultimate development of the military helicopter; these largely U. S.-designed-and-built aircraft reign supreme as the premier attack platforms of modern aerial warfare. Helicopter Gunships begins with the Vietnam War as the ultimate proving ground that first utilized helicopter gunships and saw the development of other rotary-wing weapons systems as well. This book also explores fascinating post-war programs like the experimental Comanche; Blackhawk; and Apache. Through in-depth research and exclusive high-quality photos; noted author and helicopter expert Wayne Mutza examines in vivid detail the numerous weapon systems mated with a surprisingly wide variety of helicopters. Attention is also given to helicopter gunships developed by other Free World countries and Communist nations.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Mary Custis Lee; Great Granddaughter of George WashingtonBy Virginia K. ReillyReading to my girls 6 and 11 years old. A wonderful education. Tough reading for them to understand especially the younger one. Names and locations become more and more familiar. This morning we read about Savannah and Hurricane Matthew is blowing in there today. We have read twice outdoors for less distractions. I am reading to them one chapter on Saturday and a second on Sunday. We read about her wedding today and new baby son is named after George Washington. Mary's faith is also interesting as so much of her prayers to God she is speaking back scripture.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A Book ABOUT THE LOYALTY OF A WIFE AND THE SADNESS OF WARBy ADCI lived in the Washington D.C. area and visited Arlington National Cemetery and the Custis-Lee home a number of times. It is a lovely home; and I was always sad to think that General Lee;s wife had to leave her home. She never returned. I read this book as a teenager. It was one of the books that impressed on me the great sadness of the Civil War.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. One of the few books about Mrs.GENERAL LeeBy Teresa P. SilvaThis is a well researched and written book detailing the life of Mary Custis Lee. With many books with this amount of history it can sometimes be difficult to follow along. That wasn't an issue with this book. An added bonus was the revelation of Mary's spiritual life and her trust in God. She was an example of a moral and honest life in the midst of loss and tragedy.
