100 years of Marine Corps aviation an illustrated history
One hundred years of Marine Corps aviation At head of title 1912-2012
Roxanne M. Kaufman ; art director, Laurie Schmidt.
- Washington, D.C. U.S. Government Printing Office 2011.
- 335 p. chiefly ill. (some col.) 29 x 32 cm. 1 sound disc (4 3/4 in.)
"PCN 10600007900"--T.p. verso. "Selection of oral histories"--CD surface. Shipping list no.: 2012-0010-S.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 326-329) and index.
Laying the groundwork. Dawning of awareness, 1912-1916 -- A force in the fight, 1917-1919 -- "Of what practical use?", 1919-1926 -- Men with a mission, 1926-1934 -- Mobilizing the force. Upping the ante, 1935-1941 -- Good Corsair drivers, 1942-1943 -- The learning curve, 1944-1945 -- Innovative readiness. Adapting to the threat, 1945-1960 -- The buildup, 1960-1967 -- The changing face of war, 1968-1975 -- The modern era. Reevaluation and readiness, 1975-1999 -- Realizing the dream, 1999-2010.
This commemorative work offers a snapshot view of the people, aircraft, and events that comprise the first century of Marine aviation. Featuring a foreword by John Glenn, Jr., it showcases the achievements of Marine aviation through seldom seen photographs and accounts of pivotal battles and events. An oral history CD is included in the back of the book, providing the text and photos with first-hand accounts from select Marine aviators. Additionally, this publication offers several appendices to serve as a reference.
9780160893438 0160893437
2011506176
United States Marine Corps --Aviation--History.--Pictorial works.