Fighter Jets (Military Experience in the Air)

Corrigan, Jim

ISBN 10: 1599353768 ISBN 13: 9781599353760

Publisher: Morgan Reynolds Pub, 1800

Synopsis

Five chapters describe the history, present uses, and future of fighter jets, begining with the use of F-16s on 9/11 and then going back 1944 and the introduction of the German Me 262, the world's first fighter jet. The role of fighter jets in wars in Korea, Vietnam, and Iraq is briefly discussed. Also mentions the Soviet MIG and the new Chinese Chengdu J-20.

About this title

From the Inside Flap:

They prowl the skies in search of prey, striking instantly and without warning. They are the F-15 Eagle, the F-16 fighting Falcon, the F/A-18 Hornet, and America's newest fighter jet, the F-22 Raptor. Advanced multi-role fighters represent the cutting edge of modern warfare. They are the first into battle, shooting down enemy aircraft, knocking out tanks and missile sites, and defending ground troops under fire. Only the best pilots get to fly them, elite aviators who can handle their extreme mental and physical demands. For more than half a century, fighter jets have symbolized the apex of military power.

From School Library Journal:

Gr 5-7-Colorful, eye-catching photos will capture the attention of young military enthusiasts and the content will keep their interest. Each title has five chapters that describe the history, present uses, and future of the featured aircraft. Fighter Jets begins with the use of F-16s on 9/11 and then takes readers back to 1944 and the introduction of the German Me 262, the world's first fighter jet. The role of fighter jets in wars in Korea, Vietnam, and Iraq is briefly discussed. The text also mentions the Soviet MIG and the new Chinese Chengdu J-20. Readers will likely find Drones to be more interesting since the use of those machines is relatively new. This title begins with a straightforward and slightly graphic description of locating and killing key al-Qaeda figure Anwar al-Awlaki. One chapter describes "How Drones and Their Pilots Operate" while another discusses "Arguing Over the Ethics of Drones." The text of both titles is superimposed on a gray camouflage-patterned background. "Fast Fact" text boxes provide additional information. The photos, which vary from wallet size to full spread, are well chosen. There are a number of books about fighter jets, and this one is comprehensive and current; Drones fills a void in most collections.-Eldon Younce, Anthony Public Library, KSα(c) Copyright 2013. Library Journal. LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

About this edition

• Publisher: Morgan Reynolds Pub
• Publication date: 1800
• ISBN 10: 1599353768
• ISBN 13: 9781599353760
• Binding: Library Binding
• Number of pages: 64