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"Designed and built on a carrier-based attack aircraft, the A-1 never saw combat in World War II and eventually was viewed as dated. But it proved its worth during the Korean War and earned a reputation as a craft able to carry any weapon in the naval arsenal. This history comes packed with black and white photos and is a 'must' for any serious military collection." -"California Bookwatch" (June 2009)
"Number 77 in Osprey's 'Combat Aircraft' series, "US Navy 1-2 Skyraider Units of the Vietnam War" combines the skills of two former editors of "Naval Aviation News, "Richard R Burgess and Rosario M Rausa, the latter of whom had the personal experience of flying A-1s in two combat tours over Vietnam. All Navy units that served between 1960 through final withdrawal from the theater in 1969 are covered, with photos and color profiles to illustrate some of the striking markings with which the Spads went into battle. Firsthand accounts add a vital extra dimension to the narrative, inclu
"Number 77 in Osprey's 'Combat Aircraft' series, "US Navy 1-2 Skyraider Units of the Vietnam War" combines the skills of two former editors of "Naval Aviation News, "Richard R Burgess and Rosario M Rausa, the latter of whom had the personal experience of flying A-1s in two combat tours over Vietnam. All Navy units that served between 1960 through final withdrawal from the theater in 1969 are covered, with photos and color profiles to illustrate some of the striking markings with which the Spads went into battle. Firsthand accounts add a vital extra dimension to the narrative, inclu
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Nicknamed the 'flying dump truck', the A-1 was a key component in naval air wings from the end of World War II into the 1960s, allowing the aircraft to play its part in the escalating conflict in Vietnam. Both A-1 attack and EA-1F airborne early warning aircraft saw action in Southeast Asia from 1960 through 1969, when the last examples were finally retired from carrier decks. The A-1s in particular bombed targets in both North and South Vietnam, despite the aircraft being highly vulnerable to enemy flak and fighters. Co-written by a two-tour Vietnam War combat veteran in the A-1, this is the first book that focuses exclusively on the aircraft's service in Vietnam.
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Obviously, everytime whe think about the Nam conflict from the point of view of a fan of the military aviation we have in mind F-100s, F-4s, B-52s, F-105s, A-1 .... After a lot of years doing the same, Osprey knows perfectly the formula: A brief part of historical facts and personal experiences, a lot of images and some colour schemes of the fighter planes at a very good price ... and it works !!
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A Bargain
22 May 2009
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Even at full price, this book is a bargain. Crammed with information, it's written by two of the best possible authors, both with extensive naval aviation credentials. Zip Rausa is one of only three Osprey authors I know of who has flown the aircraft he writes about (the others being Powell of the Vigilante and Brooke of the Vulcan.)
While the mighty Skyraider became nearly a cult icon, the authors rightly focus on the men rather than the machine. The personal sagas in this book contain dramatic stories of early loss (Richard Sather), happy endings (Dieter Dengler), and many bitter episodes (Joe Dunn and others).
Throughout the text the authors describe the dozens of deployments of all 10 A-1 attack squadrons and detachments from three electronic or early warning units from 1964 to 1969.
As with all Osprey titles, the Skyraider volume is especially strong on illustrations. More than 70 mostly excellent black & white photos are augmented by 19 color plus a generous 30 color aircraft profiles.
While the mighty Skyraider became nearly a cult icon, the authors rightly focus on the men rather than the machine. The personal sagas in this book contain dramatic stories of early loss (Richard Sather), happy endings (Dieter Dengler), and many bitter episodes (Joe Dunn and others).
Throughout the text the authors describe the dozens of deployments of all 10 A-1 attack squadrons and detachments from three electronic or early warning units from 1964 to 1969.
As with all Osprey titles, the Skyraider volume is especially strong on illustrations. More than 70 mostly excellent black & white photos are augmented by 19 color plus a generous 30 color aircraft profiles.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
The Flying Dump Truck
22 July 2009
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After attaining success as an attack aircraft in the Korean War (1950-1953), the AD-1 (later A1) Skyraider at the early 60's was just another piston-engined airplane slated for replacement by new jet models like the A4, A6 and A7 fighter/fighter- bombers. Nevertheless , the Vietnam War (1964-1975) brought her a new span of life with the VA squadrons in the Pacific Fleet. Starting just after the Tonkin Gulf incidents on August 1964, the A1, later driven out of the North Vietnamese skies by the dangerous Sa-2 AA missiles, managed to stay as a ground support machine for the troops engaged in the South against the VC and later found a new role in which excelled: scorting SAR missions. In fact, its propelled driven engine allowed in excess of 5 hours flight time and its huge load carring capability gave the rescue forces protection and guidance in and out of the extraction points, saving numerous aircrew downed in hostile territory.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
WELL DONE TOME ON THE A-1 ..................
16 Aug 2010
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I very much enjoyed this book, as I have a BIG interest in naval aviation, particularly in the Vietnam War. I think that this is one of the better books in Osprey's aviation series, probably because one of the authors was actually a Navy Skyrader pilot in SEA. So you have someone writing from firsthand experience, instead of just a good wordsmith who had little to do with the events described therein. A must have for any military aviation buff, I give it 10 stars !!!!!!!!!!
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