The photos in this edition are black and white. In 1943 the Lockheed Model 49 Constellation was the fastest and most modern airliner in the world. They were purchased by the USAAC as C-69s and in 1948 the larger more capable Model 749 was purchased as the C-121A. This early Naval Fighters Series volume first published in 1983 covers the USAAC/USAF C-121A; the Navy PO-1W/WV-1 AEW version of the Model 749 from 1949; the stretched Model 1049 Navy transport R7O-1/R7V-1 from 1952; the Air Force Model 1049 versions C-121C/EC-121S/C-121G/AC-121/EC-121R; Navy WV-2/EC-121K AEW and Air Force EC-121C/EC-121D AEW platforms; and the experimental WV-2E/EC-121L AEW aircraft and the turbo-prop R7V-2/YC-121F transport. Book includes brief Navy squadron histories; detail drawings; and essays on flying the Connie; Vietnam; College Eye/Big Eye; 552nd AEW; Bat Cat and AEWBARRONPAC.
#2747448 in Books 1993-08-21Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.00 x 6.25 x 1.00l; #File Name: 0938289292335 pages
Review
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy P. McDowellExcellent single volume history of the battle - simply told with sidebar/notes explaining various aspects of Napoleanic warfare.4 of 6 people found the following review helpful. VALUABLE RESOURCE OF AN IMPORTANT CAMPAIGNBy Michael W. KennedyTHE WATERLOO CAMPAIGN begins with Napoleon's return from exile in February 1815 to his defeat and final exile to St. Helena in August. The Waterloo campaign consisted of three major battles: Ligny; Quatre Bras and Waterloo. Mr. Nofi covers all three battles. He uses 16 maps to show troop positions at different times of the battles. His detailed narrative follows movements and combats of units on both sides; noting numbers of men and guns involved. What makes this book especially valuable is the complete order of battle provided in the appendices. Mr. Nofi also provides sidebar discussions of Napoleonic topics such as Musketry; The Horse at War; and Artillery of the Waterloo Campaign; and personalities such as Sir Thomas Picton; William; Prince of Orange and Michel Ney. This book had complete information for me to develop computer wargames based on the battles of Quatre Bras and Waterloo. In summary; THE WATERLOO CAMPAIGN is an excellent military history of an important campaign not only for the general reader but also for the serious student of history.5 of 7 people found the following review helpful. Wargamers History Buffs DelightBy Jon BosleyThis is a well written easy to read book that covers Napoleons Waterloo Campaign. Being part of the Great Campaigns series of books it has lots of additional information in well laid out sidebars regarding the tactics; weapons; training; and major figures involved. Black and White maps are included and a very useful order of battle.If you were to read just one book on this subject I would recommend this. I find that many books covering this period in history target other historians to try and prove some new point or other; as well as making the assumption that you can speak french!Dr Nofi; thankfully; does not fall into these traps.
