Focusing on John K. "Jack" Northrop's innovative pursuit of a clean flying machine, this comprehensive study details his various aircraft projects, including the N-1M, N-9M, XP-56, B-35, and B-49. The book features over 300 photographs and illustrations, alongside statistical data on Northrop's flying wing and tailless designs. Authored by Garry Pape, along with John and Donna Campbell, it offers a thorough exploration of Northrop's contributions to aviation history.
The Northrop P-61 was the first airplane designed form the start to be a night fighter. With its advanced radar and electronics, high speed, maneuverability and heavy armament, it was as deadly as its namesake: the poisonous Black Widow spider.\nNorthrop P-61 Black Widow uncovers the complete history of this once-secret warplane. The result of over 26 years of original research, this book brings you astonishing detail on all the P-61 variants, from the first XP-61 prototype through the final long range escort and photo-recon versions. Dozens of photos and original Northrop and Army Air Force blueprint drawings show every technical detail of this ahead of-its-time aricraft, its engines, aradar and electronics. This is the complete Black Widow combat diary - all the aces and all the victories, told through first person combat stories. More than 150 black and white and color photos show the Black Widow in action in the European, China-Burma-India and Pacific Theaters - the planes the pilots, the crewmen, the nose art and the markings. Also included are unit histories for each night fighter squadron that flew the Black Widow.
This new book is an in-depth study covering John K. "Jack" Northrop\s quest for a clean flying machine. Covered are: Northrop\s initial N-1M project, the N-9M, XP-56, through the B-35 project, B-49 project, and the huge bombers planned only on the drawing board.\nIncluded are over 300 black and white and color photographs, as well as drawings and statistical data on all of the Northrop flying wing and tailless aircraft.
The history of the Iowa Air National Guard's 174th Air Refuelling Squadron reflects its evolution from a P-51 fighter squadron in 1946 to a vital air refuelling unit. Activated during both the Korean and Vietnam Wars, it maintained operational integrity and achieved notable success. The squadron's journey illustrates the integration of mid-western American values with military service, highlighting its ongoing importance within the Air Force and its contributions to various conflicts over the decades.
