75 years of the Israeli Air Force. Volume 3, Training, combat support, special operations, naval operations, and air defense, 1948-2023 / Bill Norton.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Norton, Bill, 1959- author.

Series:

Middle East@war ; v. 36.

Middle East@war ; no. 36

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Israel. Ḥel ha-aṿir.

Israel.

History, Military.

Israel--History, Military--20th century.

Genre:

Military history.

Physical Description:

102 pages : illustrations (black and white, and colour) ; 30 cm.

Other Title:

Seventy-five years of the Israeli Air Force

Place of Publication:

Warwick, England : Helion & Company, 2021.

Summary:

The Israeli Air Force grew from humble beginnings to one of the largest and most experienced air combat teams in the world. This came through several major and minor wars with its Arab neighbors, almost continuous military actions short of war, and preparation for power-projection operations unusual for so small a nation. The 75-year history of the Israeli Air Force is, then, a fascinating study of a relatively small military organization working to meet shifting obligations under multiple impediments while being repeatedly tested in combat. Many factors over the decades shaped the air fighting capability, not the least being the demands of the evolving battlefield, uncertain funding, available weapons, and quality of personnel. Tactics and doctrine were, in turn, shaped by government policies, international pressures, and confronting adversaries likewise evolving. When the trials in war or combat short of war came, success was a measure in relevance of the service's weapons, adequacy of training, and experience of personnel. As a companion to Volumes 1 and 2 giving the chronological history of the Israeli Air Force, this third volume details special topics underscoring the service's capability growth. These richly illustrated topics are flight training, photo reconnaissance, aerial refueling, electronic warfare, support of Special Forces, support of the Navy, and the Air Defence Forces. A summary of aircraft that served with the Israeli Air Force is provided, with a photograph of each type and major models.

Notes:

Cover title.

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

9781914377211

1914377214

OCLC:

1255848650

Publisher Number:

99988702292