Night Cats and Corsairs

Night Cats and Corsairs
Author: Alan C. Carey
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
Total Pages: 216
Release: 2014-02-01
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780764343735

The threat of enemy aircraft striking American naval forces at night with impunity during World War II led the Navy to seek fighter aircraft capable of stopping this threat. Trace the history of radar-equipped night fighter aircraft produced for the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps by the American aircraft companies Grumman and Vought before the arrival of jets with nocturnal capabilities. World War II squadrons operated night variants of the Vought F4U-2 Corsair and Grumman F6F-3/5N Hellcat while post-war night fighter units were equipped with the Grumman F7F-3N Tigercat and/or Vought F4U-5N/NL. Night Cats and Corsairs contains never before published color and black and white photographs covering the night variants of the F6F Hellcat, F7F Tigercat, F4U-2 and F4U-5N/NL Corsairs.

Approach

Approach
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 52
Release: 1988
Genre: Aeronautics
ISBN:

The naval aviation safety review.

The Corsair

The Corsair
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 846
Release: 1839
Genre: New York (N.Y.)
ISBN:

US Navy A-7 Corsair II Units of the Vietnam War

US Navy A-7 Corsair II Units of the Vietnam War
Author: Peter Mersky
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 96
Release: 2012-10-20
Genre: History
ISBN: 1782005722

Arriving on station with the USS Ranger (CVA-61) in early December 1967, the first Corsair II squadron became operational immediatedly and sustained its first combat loss three weeks later. This book tells how the A-7 soon proved its worth supporting ground operations in South Vietnam. As it continued to serve in the ground support role, the navy swiftly introduced the A-7E which soon ran into difficulties with supply lines perhaps on account of what many perceived to have been a rushed introduction to service. Once these teething problems were resolved, the A-7E became the primary air-to-ground aircraft of the fleet.

Distillery Cats

Distillery Cats
Author: Brad Thomas Parsons
Publisher: Ten Speed Press
Total Pages: 114
Release: 2017-09-19
Genre: Pets
ISBN: 1607748983

Distillery Cats contains the whimsical tales of working cats in distilleries around the world, with charming illustrations of the beloved mousers. Distillery Cats cheekily tells the tale of the historical role of these spirited cats and their evolution from organic pest control to current brand ambassadors. James Beard Award-winning author (and noted cat enthusiast) Brad Thomas Parsons profiles 30 of the world's most adorable and lovable distillery cats, featuring "interviews," a hand-drawn portrait of each cat, plus trading card-style stat sheets with figures like "super-power" and "mice killed." Featuring 15 cocktail recipes to enjoy while you page through, Distillery Cats is a quirky but essential addition to any cat or spirits lover's bookshelf.

Corsairs and Flattops

Corsairs and Flattops
Author: John P. Condon
Publisher: US Naval Institute Press
Total Pages: 174
Release: 1998
Genre: History
ISBN:

Today, U.S. Marine infantry and armored units can count on timely and effective close air support thanks in part to the intrepid Marine pilots and crews who pioneered carrier-based air support of amphibious landings in the final push to defeat Japan in World War II. This little-known part of the Pacific campaign is explored fully for the first time in this detailed history by one of the program's architects.

We Own the Night

We Own the Night
Author: Captain George “Jake” Jacobssen USN (Ret.)
Publisher: Dorrance Publishing
Total Pages: 136
Release: 2021-09-02
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1636612792

We Own the Night By: Captain George “Jake” Jacobssen USN (Ret.) We Own the Night follows the journey of Navy pilot Jake Janssen from a young Midshipman with a head full of dreams to the most daring and decorated Naval Aviator in the fleet. Starting in post-WWII America and spanning through the Korean and Vietnam Wars, Janssen experiences success and disappointment, brotherhood and heartbreaking loss, and even some romantic entanglements. Along with Janssen's adventures, this book dives deep into everything you need to know about Naval Aviation, from the beginning steps of in-flight training to intense combat and night carrier attack aviation, and gives the reader a vivid depiction of the life of a Navy pilot.

Vought F4U Corsair

Vought F4U Corsair
Author: James D’Angina
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 97
Release: 2014-11-20
Genre: History
ISBN: 1782006281

With over 12,500 produced, the Vought F4U Corsair is one of the icons of mid-20th century military aviation. It was as a Marine Corps aircraft that the Corsair was to become famous, fighting through World War II and Korea. Able to outperform its contemporaries, notably the A6M Zero, the Corsair combined speed, resilience and firepower. It also served in Indochina and Algeria, and in 1969's 'Soccer War' between Honduras and El Salvador, Corsairs were flown by both sides and fought the last propeller-aircraft dogfights in history. This highly illustrated volume recounts the design and development history of one of the most iconic fighters in military aviation history.

Counteroffensive

Counteroffensive
Author: Ronald J. Brown
Publisher:
Total Pages: 72
Release: 2001
Genre: Korean War, 1950-1953
ISBN:

This book was donated as a part of the David H. Hugel Collection, an archival collection of the Special Collections & Archives, University of Baltimore.

Corsair

Corsair
Author: Richard Baker
Publisher: Wizards of the Coast
Total Pages: 384
Release: 2010-01-26
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0786956151

Cross swords with pirates in New York Times best-selling author Richard Baker’s latest adventure! When pirates threaten his home, Geran is elected by the city council to track the blood-thirsty pirates to their hidden base, infiltrate them, and find a way to stop them before it’s too late. But the pirates are motivated by more than greed. Kin to his enemies, they seek a deeper revenge, one Geran only begins to glimpse when they kidnap the woman he loves.