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This edition of Beyond the Wild Blue, is an updated of the popular history originally released in 1997, is a fascinating look at sixty-turbulent-years of Air Force history. From the prop-driven armada of World War II to the most advanced Stealth weaponry, from pioneers like General Henry "Hap" Arnold to glorious conquests in the Gulf War, Beyond the Wild Blue is a high-flying study of the triumphs (and failures) of leadership and technology.
In three new chapters, Walter Boyne covers an eventful ten years, including 9/11, the invasion of Afghanistan, and the second Gulf War, describing in detail the technological advancements that led to highly efficient airstrikes in Iraq. He also takes stock of the Air Force's doctrine and mission statements as this unique sector of the military grapples with an ever-changing world.
In three new chapters, Walter Boyne covers an eventful ten years, including 9/11, the invasion of Afghanistan, and the second Gulf War, describing in detail the technological advancements that led to highly efficient airstrikes in Iraq. He also takes stock of the Air Force's doctrine and mission statements as this unique sector of the military grapples with an ever-changing world.
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"Boyne...has pieced together a tightly packaged saga of the Air Force's origins and evolution."
Space News
"A survey of Air Force history from the time it succeeded the old Army Air Corps after WWII. A comprehensive study of the development of the Air Force and a spirited argument for the necessity of long-term planning."
Kirkus Reviews
"[Boyne] writes as fluently and gracefully as ever."
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