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- Gunships: The Story of Spooky, Shadow, Stinger and Spectre
Gunships: The Story of Spooky, Shadow, Stinger, and Spectre tells the dramatic story of transforming military cargo transports into deadly ground-attack aircraft used by the U.S. and other countries in worldwide conflicts from the Vietnam War to the Middle East today. This comprehensive and detailed accounting of gunships begins with piston-powered, WWII-era C-47s and progresses to the four-engine turboprop C-130 Hercules, showing how gunships evolved from using 20mm miniguns to 105mm Howitzers with digital-age Battle Management Centers housed onboard. These highly effective airplanes made history by removing the safe haven of night operations from the enemy, and allowing strategic victory that might not have otherwise been possible. Author Wayne Mutza not only carefully researched all of these aircraft and their paths to reality, but also tells the tale of the brave and persevering men who believed in this unique weapon system and who saw its development through to the end. This book features a wealth of outstanding color photographs, many of which have never before been published, and also contains detailed appendices documenting gunship production data, combat units, and aircraft losses.
Pages: 204
Size: 9 X 9 (inches)
Format: Paperback
Illustrations: b/w
Publisher: Specialty Press
ISBN: 9781580072281
Product Code: SP123P
Reviews
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Modeling Madness
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(Posted on 4/30/2009)"It is another superb Specialty Press offering. One I found fascinating and enjoyable to read. I know you will as well and higly recommend it to you."
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Hyperscale
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(Posted on 4/30/2009)"Anybody that is interested in gunships, from the first days until the present, will definitely want to have this title in their collection. This is a great book that comprehensively documents gunships, with plenty of first-hand accounts and photographs."
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IPMS
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(Posted on 6/30/2009)"Wayne Mutza has a grand slam home run with the book Gunships. I have never encountered a more comprehensive collection of gunship information before reading this book. This book is highly recommended."
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Internet Modeler
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(Posted on 6/30/2009)"For those interested in the development and history of the Gunship, there is no better book than this one. The text is beautifully written, and there are enough photos to keep even the most avid researcher happy."
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Military Aircraft Monthly
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(Posted on 8/31/2009)"This book is magnificently illustrated and is the perfect reference for both the aviation enthusiast and the modeller."
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Model Airplane International
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(Posted on 11/30/2009)"This is an excellent title packed with the type of information we all crave. The photos are all superb, being wonderfully clear and most are printed nice and big. If you have any interest in gunships then this title is definitely for you."
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Scale Aviation Modeler
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(Posted on 2/28/2010)"An interesting subject is given the coverage it deserves in this title, and I can recommend it highly."
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Aviation History
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(Posted on 4/30/2010)"Given its scope and great detail, Gunships is sure to be one of those books you'll eagerly read before placing it in the 'to keep' portion of your library."
Wayne Mutza
Wayne Mutza has drawn from his many experiences and passion for writing to complete 21 books and a number of magazine articles. Mutza has written extensively on the air war in Vietnam. He also teaches writing courses and has served as a consultant for military aviation documentaries. He served with the U.S. Army as an airborne infantryman, helicopter crew chief, and instructor. Wayne Mutza lives with his wife, Debra, in Wisconsin. They have six children and two grandchildren.
