Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE Hammers by Shlomo Aloni From the B-17 Flying Fortress and PBY Catalina, via the F-4 Phantom to the F-15I Thunder, Israeli Air Force 69 Squadron, the Hammers, have always been the long-range, heavy bombing element of Israeli air power. 69 Sqdn. fought in six wars and flew thousands of missions. The first Hammers mission was the bombardment of Cairo in July 1948. The final B-17 missions were flown during the 1956 Suez War, the last of the Flying Fortresses to bomb operationally anywhere. From 1969, the Hammers flew the legendary F-4 through participation in the War of Attrition, the Yom Kippur War and the Lebanon War. Flying the F-15I since 1998, the Hammers story of operations, aircraft and persons is the essence of this book that unveils, for the first time ever, the full story of Israeli B-17 operations, the complete story of how the Israeli Phantoms defeated the Syrian SAM network in Lebanon, the thundering introduction of the F-15I into Israeli service, and much more. 300 colour images FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Shlomo Aloni has written dozens of books and hundreds of articles covering Israel Air Force heritage and Middle East air warfare history. Review Featured on The Aviation Geek Club, 19 April 2021. Article written by Dario Leone: Long Description From the B-17 Flying Fortress and PBY Catalina, via the F-4 Phantom to the F-15I Thunder, Israeli Air Force 69 Squadron, the Hammers, have always been the long-range, heavy bombing element of Israeli air power. 69 Sqdn. fought in six wars and flew thousands of missions. The first Hammers mission was the bombardment of Cairo in July 1948. The final B-17 missions were flown during the 1956 Suez War, the last of the Flying Fortresses to bomb operationally anywhere. From 1969, the Hammers flew the legendary F-4 through participation in the War of Attrition, the Yom Kippur War and the Lebanon War. Flying the F-15I since 1998, the Hammers story of operations, aircraft and persons is the essence of this book that unveils, for the first time ever, the full story of Israeli B-17 operations, the complete story of how the Israeli Phantoms defeated the Syrian SAM network in Lebanon, the thundering introduction of the F-15I into Israeli service, and much more. Review Quote Featured on The Aviation Geek Club, 19 April 2021. Article written by Dario Leone: Feature first ever history in english of the legendary Israeli AF unit Hammers flew last ever B-17 missions in 1956 over 300 rare color and bw images Description for Sales People first ever history in english of the legendary Israeli AF unit Hammers flew last ever B-17 missions in 1956 over 300 rare color and bw images Description for Bookstore first ever history in english of the legendary Israeli AF unit Hammers flew last ever B-17 missions in 1956 over 300 rare color and bw images Details ISBN076433655X ISBN-10 076433655X ISBN-13 9780764336553 Format Hardcover Place of Publication Atglen Country of Publication United States DEWEY 358.4183 Publisher Schiffer Publishing Ltd Illustrations over 300 color/bw images Short Title HAMMERS Language English Media Book Pages 256 Author Shlomo Aloni Publication Date 2010-10-28 AU Release Date 2010-10-28 NZ Release Date 2010-10-28 US Release Date 2010-10-28 Year 2010 UK Release Date 2010-10-28 Audience General Subtitle Israels Long-Range Heavy Bomber Arm: The Story of 69 Squadron Imprint Schiffer Publishing Ltd We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENT Peace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:77306996;
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ISBN-13: 9780764336553
Book Title: Hammers
ISBN: 9780764336553
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing LTD
Item Height: 279 mm
Subject: Government, History
Publication Year: 2010
Number of Pages: 256 Pages
Publication Name: Hammers: Israel's Long-Range Heavy Bomber Arm: the Story of 69 Squadron
Language: English
Type: Textbook
Author: Shlomo Aloni
Item Width: 216 mm
Format: Hardcover
