Special Operations Use of General Aviation

Format:

Conference/Event

Author/Creator:

Gruver, Maj. John C., author.

Conference Name:

National Business Aircraft Meeting and Engineering Display (1969-03-26 : Wichita, Kansas, United States)

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Warrendale, PA SAE International 1969

Summary:

This paper discusses the advantages and disadvantages of adapting civilian "off-the-shelf" aircraft to support and augment military operations. One advantage is that it provides the U.S. with a standing paramilitary force that can be quickly assembled. Modifications to various models are discussed in some detail, listing both the benefits and shortcomings of each based on the USAF's Special Operations Force experience in using general aviation aircraft for reconnaissance, liaison, courier, ambulance, infiltration, transport, leaflet dropping, mosquito control, and agricultural purposes

Notes:

Vendor supplied data

Publisher Number:

690314

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license