Killer Rays: Story of the Douglas F4D Skyray & F5D Skylancer, Frankel, Mark, 978
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Killer Rays: Story of the Douglas F4D Skyray & F5D Skylancer, Frankel, Mark, 978
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- ISBN
- 9781580071550
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Specialty Press Publishers & Wholesalers, Incorporated
ISBN-10
1580071554
ISBN-13
9781580071550
eBay Product ID (ePID)
84461456
Product Key Features
Book Title
Killer Rays : Story of the Douglas F4d Skyray and F5d Skylancer
Number of Pages
240 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Military / Aviation
Publication Year
2010
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
History
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
0.6 in
Item Weight
38.1 Oz
Item Length
11 in
Item Width
8.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2010-013768
Reviews
This is an extensive historical account of the two types, backed up iwth a lot of technical data and photographs. It is probably about as detailed as any modeler will need., Overall, it is yet another of those aviation books that the enthusiast must have on the shelf. Specialty Press has hit on the magic that is required to produce a fine reference book like this one. It is fun to read, has great photos and adds to one's knowledge of the subject. Like all their books, it is most highly recommended., Killer Rays is an excellent example of modern aircraft biography, with a fine photo selection and artwork to complement an equally excellent text., So treat yourself to loads of fascinating fun - and grab Mark Frankel's terrific tome. Strongly recommended., Killer Rays is an excellent example of modern aircraft biography with a fine photo selection and artwork to complement an equally excellent text., This book is an excellent look at the 471 Skyrays and combines very good text, excellent photo reproduction, lots of color profiles, and interviews with pilots to create a very worthwhile volume.
Dewey Edition
22
Number of Volumes
1 vol.
Dewey Decimal
359.9/4834
Synopsis
The author unlocks secrets of delta-wing design and covers the intense rivalry between the Navy's F4D and Air Force F-102 in the 1950s., Killer Rays is the definitive work on the history of the U.S. Navy's only operational delta-wing aircraft, the revolutionary Douglas F4D Skyray and its more advanced variant, the F5D Skylancer. Author Mark Frankel unlocks secrets of delta-wing design and covers the intense rivalry between the Navy's F4D Skyray and Air Force's F-102 Delta Dagger in the 1950s. This book chronicles the development of the Skyray from concept to first prototype, flight testing, carrier qualifications, and operational history. It also explains how initial engine problems nearly caused the failure of the F4D, and how it was ultimately saved. The author accessed a wealth of Douglas Aircraft photos, models, artwork, engineering drawings, and related material including transcripts of conversations with Chief Designer, Ed Heinemann and Configuration Engineer, R.G. Smith. As a result, Killer Rays covers, in vivid detail, all aspects of F4D production, flight testing, world speed and time-to-climb records, plus new, never-before-seen aspects of NASA F5D operations, giving the reader the inside story on two significant Cold War U.S. Navy interceptor designs.
LC Classification Number
UG1242.F5F695 2010
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- d***d (1382)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchasePerfect transaction. Book condition as described. Fast and secure shipping. All 5 stars. Would buy from this seller again.
- d***d (819)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseThe book looks to be brand new, better than described! It was shipped quickly, and I'm glad to say it survived being packaged in only a mylar envelope. I would like to see better packaging, but what the hey, it arrived in one piece, so I'll be grateful for that. I would not hesitate to purchase from this Seller again. Thank you, halfpricebooksrecordsmag, for a perfect transaction!
- v***c (1484)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseItem arrived quickly even with Media Mail. Book was packaged securely. The condition was near mint, with an excellent quality and appearance. I would rate this a Fantastic value. Communication was clear, concise and quick, and the seller was very helpful. I would most certainly do business with them again. Give them a look, and buy/bid with confidence. Thank you very much for your time, attention and help. Many Thanks!!! A+A+A+A+A+
- m***t (3966)- Feedback left by buyer.Past yearVerified purchaseQuick shipment by seller--Fair price for shipping--Item packaged very well--Good communication--I am very satisfied with this seller and this transaction--Thank you--Be Safe However, this book had terrible photo reproduction, which is NOT the fault of the seller, but IS the fault of the book's publisher--Most of the images were printed way too dark and too contrasty, so many details were impossible to see--Some of the research was insufficient and, in some cases, was practically non-existentBessemer and Lake Erie Railroad (Images of Rail), Springirth, Kenneth C., 978073 (#186863824454)