Yankee Air Pirates : U.S. Air Force Uniforms and Memorabilia of the Vietnam WarVolume 2

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With more than 1,200 photos, the second volume of this series gets into the heart of the USAF uniforms and equipment used during the Vietnam War. Focusing on hundreds of Air Force named items, the book offers precise insight and references covering a selection of 70+ units. Flight suits, helmets, utility shirts, jungle jackets, plaques, and souvenir lighters are featured together to illustrate the history of these flying and ground units. From the air bases to the mighty B-52s, from the secret missions to the POWs, many aspects of USAF involvement in Southeast Asia are covered in this second volume.By Olivier Bizet and Franois MillardOlivier Bizet started collecting Vietnam War militaria in 1991 and is a regular contributor to Militaria Magazine in France. Franois Millard has been collecting Vietnam War related items since 1989, and spent nearly eight years in Ho Chi Minh City.1221 color & b/w photos, chartsU.S. Air Force Uniforms and Memorabilia of the Vietnam WarVolume 21221 color & b/w photos, charts