Peter Davies Bücher

Contains over 155,000 entries, with current meanings given first. Includes notes on usage, quoted and original examples, and several thousand illustrations.

Strap in alongside the Sabre pilots as they experienced the world's first large-scale jet-vs-jet combats. Brought to life with innovative tactical artwork and dramatic first-hand accounts from the pilots themselves. The F-86A Sabre had entered USAF service in 1949, and in December 1950 three squadrons were sent to South Korea. Despite primitive basing conditions and overwhelming Chinese opposition, the Sabre pilots stopped communist air forces from attacking UN ground troops and allowed Allied fighter-bombers to operate without threat of interception. The ensuing air battles between Sabres and MiG-15s were the first since World War II, and the last in recent times to involve large numbers of jet fighters in direct confrontation. In all of them the victorious F-86 pilots demonstrated the superiority of their training and tactics and the outstanding qualities of their Sabres. Contemporary photographs and specially commissioned artwork, including a dramatic battlescene, armament views, technical diagrams and ribbon diagrams illustrating step-by-step each main dogfight explored in the book, bring the experiences of the Sabre pilots and their battle tactics vividly to life.

This journal reprints the history of the Elder Dempster company by Peter N. Davies, from 1852-1972, originally published in 1973. It includes an additional chapter, also by Peter Davies, on the history of the company from 1973-1989, covering its decline and final years. The purpose is to describe and analyse the economic history of the Elder Dempster shipping company and its predecessors, plus an account of West African and British economic backgrounds. The journal is divided into five parts, each concerning a different era in the company's history. Part 1 covers the formation of the African Steam Ship Company (which would eventually merge and become Elder Dempster); Part 2 covers the expansion of Elder Dempster and the partnership with Alfred Lewis Jones; Part 3 explores major historical events and their impact on Elder Dempster, including the Great War, the transition from war to peace, and the end of the Royal Mail group; Part 4 concerns the establishment of Elder DempsterLines Limited, the emergeance of successful rival companies, the Second World War and post-war reconstruction, and prediction for the company for the 1970s and beyond, as this part concluded the first edition of the history; Part 5 is a retrospective look at the 1970s and 1980s, and tracks the decline of Elder Dempster.

Although built in small numbers for the USAF, the F-104C fought and survived for almost three years in Vietnam. This book covers the technical characteristics of the F-104 Starfighter, one of the most widely-used and popular aircraft in history. It also features photographs detailing the variety of nose-paint schemes and weapons configurations.

This illustrated study explores the design, development, and deployment of the F-102, a groundbreaking fighter intended to combat the threat of Soviet nuclear-armed bombers.

The helicopter played a crucial role in the US war effort, particularly highlighting the effectiveness of the gunship concept during the Vietnam War. This exploration focuses on the UH-1 Iroquois, or "Huey," often referred to as the US Army's aerial jeep. This versatile helicopter facilitated troop mobility in challenging jungle environments, enabling airlifting of troops, casualty evacuations, pilot rescues, cargo transport, and rapid command transit. Although helicopters became practical during the Korean War, their evolution accelerated before Vietnam, leading to their use as primary combat tools by 1965. North Vietnamese forces, experienced in jungle warfare, employed tactics that avoided direct confrontations, relying on stealth and difficult terrain to evade US forces. Gunship helicopters, equipped with advanced searchlights and night vision, became essential for tracking and attacking the enemy. The introduction of the UH-1C "Huey Hog" in 1960 marked a significant advancement, offering enhanced power and agility over its predecessor. Heavily armed and easily transportable, these helicopters posed a substantial challenge to insurgent forces. This analysis delves into the innovative tactics and combat strategies introduced by gunship helicopters, as well as the insurgents' responses to the emergence of vertical aviation.

Facing the most formidably concentrated air defences in history, pilots of the F-105D flew against North Vietnamese targets day after day during the 43 months of Operation Rolling Thunder. This book illustrates the importance of the Thunderchief in the Rolling Thunder campaign. číst celé

An introduction to USAF squadrons happened just in time for the Vietnam conflict where USAF F-4Cs took over MiG-fighting duties from the F-100 Super Sabre. It deals with this topic.

This fully illustrated study delves into the remarkable Convair B-36 during the Cold War. Developed in 1941 as a contingency for a potential German occupation of Britain, the B-36 was designed as a '10,000-mile bomber' equipped with heavy defensive armament and six engines, aimed at evading fighter interception. Despite rapid advancements in jet technology rendering it somewhat obsolete, the B-36 played a crucial role in various nuclear test programs and served as a key component of the US nuclear deterrent until the B-52's introduction in 1955. Notably, it was one of the first aircraft to incorporate significant amounts of magnesium, earning it the nickname 'Magnesium Overcast.' The aircraft's impressive dimensions and complexity included 27 miles of wiring, a wingspan greater than the Wright brothers' first flight, engine power equivalent to 400 cars, and an internal capacity comparable to three five-room houses, along with 27,000 gallons of fuel—enough to drive around the world 18 times. The B-36 remained in service until its retirement in February 1959 after 11 years with SAC. Convair employees proposed various names for the aircraft, with 'Peacemaker' being the most favored, although it was never officially adopted due to objections from religious groups. This volume features first-hand accounts, original photographs, and up to 30 profile artworks illustrating the B-36's intricate design.