F-117 NIGHTHAWK STEALTH FIGHTER PHOTO SCRAPBOOK
by Yancy Mailes & Tony Landis
The F-117 Nighthawk was the world's first operational aircraft designed and built to utilize stealth technology. It was developed specifically to attack high- value targets and escape without being detected by hostile radar systems. The F-117 first saw action during Operation Just Cause in Panama in December 1989, it owned the skies over Iraq during Desert Storm in early 1991, and it supplemented NATO’s Operation Allied Force in Yugoslavia and Kosovo.
This photography-driven history follows the design, construction, and flight- testing of BLUE-01 and BLUE-02, Lockheed’s original demonstrator aircraft. The focus then shifts to the Scorpion Flight Test Team and the development of the F-117 from its first flight through its Initial Operational Capability approval.
Only recently has the veil of secrecy surrounding the F-117 and its history been lifted, allowing the general public to learn about this groundbreaking aircraft and its amazing development team. F-117 Stealth Fighter Photo Scrapbook contains never before seen photography covering the design, construction, and development of the F-117 and its service history in Operation Desert Storm.
"For those who like modern jets and are fascinated by the stealth fighter, this is a book that you cannot afford to pass up." - www.internetmodeler.com, reviewed by Chris Banyai-Riepl, August 2006
"Filled to the brim with sharp clear color photos of nearly every aspect of the F-117s development, this new book is a Stealth Fighter fanatic's dream." -Air Power & Wings Magazine, reviewed by Mike Machat, August 2006
"Calling this book a "Scrapbook" is a complete understatement! The book fills in a lot of blanks that other publications have missed over the years. The question about this book being a good reference for modelers is a resounding YES! The photos are all color and of high quality, and several show good details of what is under the skin of the F-117 during its construction. While there is not a lot of text to drown in, the plentiful pictures speak volumes by themselves. The flow and layout of the book is smooth and was really hard to put down once I started. The book has something for every kind of aircraft model builder so no one should be disappointed, and I highly recommend it. In fact, I recommend all of Specialty Presses titles which provide well needed subject matters and fresh perspective. This not just a reference book, but an adventure book between two book covers." - International Plastic Modeler's Society USA, August 2006, reviewed by Anthony King
9 x 9"
108 pgs.
About 250 color & 100 b/w photos
Sftbd.
ISBN: 158007099X
Item # SP099
ID #: SP099
Price: $18.95
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