TAC: The Story of the Tactical Air Command

by Leverett Richards ‧ RELEASE DATE: N/A

This is the story of the unheralded Tactical Fighter Command whose jets are ready at a moment's notice to take up ""hot spot"" positions anywhere in the world. It is told, competently and authoritatively, by an aviation writer who is also a reserve fighter pilot. The history of the command is recounted. The problems of long-distance flights, air refueling, and crashes due to overstrained planes makes tense, exciting reading. On the other hand the personal problems of uprootings---families left behind, adjustments to constantly changing homes, etc.---give the story a human touch. A side look at the new super jets, their equipment, and their rocket missiles, along with projections of a get unfinished ""Witch"" fighter which can fly anywhere, add interesting current notes. Good, well-paced reading.

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Publisher: John Day

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Kirkus Reviews Issue: June 15, 1961

Categories: NONFICTION