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Lieferstatus:	i.d.R. innert 2-7 Tagen versandfertig
Veröffentlichung:	Mai 2024 - NEU!
Genre:	Geschichte / Politik / Kultur
	Air forces & warfare / Air forces and warfare / Aviation skills / piloting / c 1945 to c 1990 (the Cold War period) / c 1945 to c 2000 (Post-war period) / Former Soviet Union, USSR (Europe) / HISTORY / Modern / 20th Century / General / Military history# post-WW2 conflicts / The Cold War / TRANSPORTATION / Aviation / History / United States of America, USA / USA / USSR, Soviet Union
ISBN:	9781472861689
EAN-Code:	9781472861689
Verlag:	Bloomsbury
Einband:	Kartoniert
Sprache:	English
Dimensionen:	H 248 mm / B 184 mm / D 7 mm
Gewicht:	310 gr
Seiten:	96
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An illustrated account of the early service of the Lockheed U-2, one of the most important and longest-serving intelligence gathering platforms fielded by the US air force. The U-2 is one of the most recognizable aircraft of the Cold War; nicknamed the 'Dragon Lady' after the codename given to it by the CIA, this powered glider was designed and operated in great secrecy, providing US authorities with photographic and electronic information from areas of interest across the globe. This illuminating new volume dives deep into the U-2's most critical missions, exploring its role in the Cuban Missile Crisis, nuclear reconnaissance in the Soviet Union, and intelligence missions in China and North Vietnam. Using previously unpublished research, aviation expert Peter E. Davies examines the operations of one of the landmark aircraft of the 20th century from a fresh and engaging perspective, enhanced by more than 50 photos and 21 newly commissioned profile artworks.