USAF at 70, Seven Decades of the United States Air Force

Since it was formed in 1947 the United States Air Force has been involved in a myriad of missions and achieved many notable firsts. 

 

USAF at 70 - Seven Decades of the United States Air Force is a 100-page special publication marking the seventieth anniversary of one of the world's foremost air arms. Features include: 

 

F-82 Twin Mustangs over Korea - Warren Thompson discusses the role of the legendary night fighter and looks at the USAF's first aerial kills 

 

Operation Baby Lift - One of the USAF's most famous humanitarian missions saw more than 10,000 babies and infants evacuated from Vietnam in a matter of days 

 

Thunderbirds - The USAF's display team has flown a variety of jet fighters and trainers.  Steve Bridgewater looks at the history of one of the world's best loved formation teams. 

 

Flying the Aardvark - We learn what it was it like to fly the swing-wing, supersonic attack bomber from British bases during the height of the Cold War 

 

Bear Hunting Raptors - Dr Dave Sloggett discusses the recent increase in Tu-95 Bear probing flights in the airspace around Alaska and the USAF F-22 Raptor's role in defending the frozen north. 

 

PLUS - American Air Museum in Britain,  the USAF's Heavy Lifters, Electronic Warfare in Europe, Special Ops, the history of the USAF Bomber, Operation Eagle Claw and much more.