Sabre to Stealth
Peter R. March

Specially compiled for the 50th anniversary year of the United States Air Force, this is a tribute in both words and pictures. Incorporating a year by year approach, it details the principle events, and the people and planes that have played important roles during this half century.;The developments in air power are explored, from the first swept-wing supersonic F-68 Sabre to the advanced stealth technology of the Lockhead Martin F-22. The history of the air-force is recorded, from the Cold War through Korea, Vietnam and the Gulf War to today’s humanitarian and peace-keeping roles around the world. With many illustrations and photo’s.