Название: Aircraft of Airborne Forces (Blandford War Photo-Files)
Автор: Barry Gregory
Издательство: Blandford Press
ISBN: 0713715464
Год: 1988
Формат: PDF
Страниц: 130
Размер: 44,0 МБ
Язык: Английский
Airborne forces have always relied for credibility on air power. Since parachute and glider operations were first seriously considered in World War Two, the availability of suitable transport aircraft and fighter escorts has been the first consideration in lifting elite airborne infantry, their support units and equipment by air into battle. Until they are on the ground spearheading a bridgehead through the enemy lines, the troops are the responsibility of the air force commander.