pt. I. USAAC, USAAF, and USAF attack aircraft. Historical note ; First series, 1926-1944 ; Second series, 1946-1961 ; Third series, 1962-present ; Fourth series (adapted attack aircraft), 1950-present -- pt. II. USN and USMC attack aircraft. Historical note ; First series, 1926-1946 ; Second series, 1946-1962 ; Third series, 1962-present -- Appendix 1. Aircraft designations and nomenclature -- Appendix 2. Attack aircraft unit organization -- Appendix 3. Attack aircraft designs that never flew -- Appendix 4. Evolution of weapons and tactics
Summary:
"This book provides a concise historical survey of the various types of aircraft used by the United States Army, Air Force, Navy, and Marine Corps to accomplish aerial attack missions since 1926. The text covers four types of fixed-wing aircraft: designated attack aircraft; light, medium, and tactical bombers; fighter-bombers; and adapted attack aircraft"--Provided by publisher.
