[PDF] Captured Eagles eBook

Author : Frederick A. Johnsen
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 303 pages
File Size : 49,25 MB
Release : 2014-10-20
Category : History
ISBN : 1782009736

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The growth in size, lethality, and technology of the German Luftwaffe was of concern to some defense planners in the United States before American entry into the war. Learning about the Luftwaffe became a significant effort once the conflict broke out in Europe. From defectors with German aircraft to battlefield trophies and combat crew reports, the race to understand German aero technology took on sometimes heroic proportions. After the war, German technology infused American aerospace developments in many ways: German ribbon parachutes were evaluated for high-speed bailouts; sweptwing leading edge slat technology benefited the F-86 Sabre; overall comprehension of sweptwing benefits to fast jet aircraft was validated; pulse jet V1s and supersonic V2 rockets boosted American drone weapon, ballistic missile, and space exploration efforts. In this volume, Frederick A. Johnsen traces that path of discovery.

Author : Deb Mercier
Publisher : Detective: You
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 21,85 MB
Release : 2023-05-09
Category :
ISBN : 9781940647869

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Become a kid detective. Identify suspects, gather clues, navigate puzzles, and solve the mystery in this interactive Choose Your Path adventure. Your parents' cabin resort is a wonderful place to spend the summer and a great opportunity for you to make some extra money. You work hard: cleaning rooms, running errands, and entertaining guests. But you also play hard: swimming, fishing, hiking, and birdwatching. Something about the area's bird population is off, though. Most notably, you haven't seen any bald eagles. When you discover one of these majestic raptors caged in the woods, suspicions turn toward you family. Not only are the bald eagles in jeopardy, so is your mom and dad's business. You're the detective in this puzzling mystery. As you work your way through the story, it's up to you to identify suspects and gather clues. Make choices that affect what happens next. Navigate challenging puzzles--from riddles to secret codes--to build your case. Use deductive reasoning to determine what the crime was, how it happened, and whodunit. But be careful; one wrong choice could lead to your doom! Interactive books for kids are more popular than ever. Create your own adventure with the Detective: You book series for boys and girls. You're the main character. You make the choices. Will you solve the case?

Author : Susan Bryant
Publisher :
Page : 134 pages
File Size : 41,26 MB
Release :
Category : History
ISBN : 9781610607438

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Formed at the beginning of World War II, the 101st Airborne Division has fought in almost every major conflict since then, including Operations Enduring and Iraqi Freedom. Going from a parachute and glider infantry in its early days to an air assault division in our own--the only one in the world--the "Screaming Eagles" are trained to destroy enemy forces while seizing land and resources. They are a rapid deployment group prepared to go anywhere in the world within thirty-six hours. And, for good reason, they are probably the best-known army division in the world. In this book, top military photographer and former U.S. Army Ranger Russ Bryant takes you inside the 101st Airborne. In training and in action, on land and in the air: Here are the Screaming Eagles as youve never seen them, in a close-up, multi-faceted portrait of courage and skill as a fact of everyday life. The book brilliantly illustrates why the 101st Airborne is the vanguard in its field--and in the world.

Author : Andy Saunders
Publisher : Grub Street Publishing
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 29,98 MB
Release : 2014-10-19
Category : History
ISBN : 1909808121

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During World War Two a great many Luftwaffe aircraft arrived on the ground in the UK or its coastal waters, but, as with Rudolf Hess, not all of them through ïconventionalÍ combat circumstances. Some had got lost, others were brought by defectors; some were lured through electronic countermeasures by the RAF, others brought down in unusual combat circumstances. All manner of types appeared _ He111, Go145, Me110, Ju88, Me109 F and G, FW190, Do217 _ and all were of great interest to the RAF. In some cases aircraft were repaired and test flown, betraying vital and invaluable information. Distinguished author Andy Saunders examines a selection of such fascinating cases and draws upon his own research, interviews, official reports and eyewitness accounts to bring alive these truly unusual accounts, all richly illustrated with contemporary photographs.

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Page : 780 pages
File Size : 15,89 MB
Release : 1991
Category : Oil pollution of rivers, harbors, etc
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CD-ROM copy for 2001 contains also abstracts since 1969, full text proceedings for 1995-2001, and technical papers for 1995-1999.