About this title: In 1969, after his return from Vietnam, George Marrett took a job as a test pilot at Hughes Aircraft. For twenty years, he tested the most sophisticated airborne radar and missiles ever designed for advanced Navy and Air Force aircraft. Marrett's masterful command of storytelling puts the reader in the cockpit during the F-15, F-16, and F-18 ...
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Edition: First Edition
Binding: Laminated Card Covers
Publisher: Naval Institute Press, USA
Date Published: 2006
ISBN-13:9781591145127ISBN:1591145120
Description: As New. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. WE SPECIALIZE IN AVIATION BOOKS. 206 pages plus 12 pages of B&W photographs. The author was a test pilot at Hughes aircraft for twenty years, testing the most sophisticated airborne radar and missiles. This is a great account of his life as a Hughes test pilot, flying the F-15, F-16 and F-18, plus many enjoyable anecdotes and stories of espionage, deadly crashes and the development of radar for the B-2 Stealth Bomber. read more
Description: NEW/Trade pb. Hughes test pilot give us the hidden facts about the F-jet series testing during the Cold War. A bit hurry-up scary. New condition, no marks or flaws, straight and bright. 2008, Naval Institute trade pb, 1st printing, 203 pp read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Greenwood Publishing Group
ISBN-13:9780275990664ISBN:0275990664
Description: New. PLEASE NOTE: All books are promptly shipped from our UK warehouse using Royal Mail International Priority mail. Heavier or more expensive books are shipped with a TRACKING NUMBER. Professional and reliable bookseller (est.1987). In 1969, after his return from Vietnam, George Marrett took a job as a test pilot at Hughes Aircraft. For twenty years, he tested the most sophisticated airborne radar and missiles ever designed for advanced Navy and Air Force aircraft. Marrett's masterful command ... read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Praeger, Westport, Connecticut
Date Published: 2006
ISBN-13:9780275990664ISBN:0275990664
Description: New/New. 0275990664 Crisp, BRAND NEW book. Dustjacket protected by brand new mylar cover. The story of testing and development of the radars and missiles that transformed air warfare, both air-to-air and air-to-ground, in the latter part of the 20th century. This is the author's own story, as he hired on as a test pilot for Hughes in 1969 after his return from Vietnam. 203 pages. Indexed. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Greenwood Publishing Group
ISBN-13:9780275990664ISBN:0275990664
Description: New. PLEASE NOTE: All books are promptly imported from the UK using DHL or Royal Mail international mail WITH TRACKING NUMBER. Delivery is typically 5-10 working days. Please do not select expedited shipping. Professional and reliable bookseller (est.1987). In 1969, after his return from Vietnam, George Marrett took a job as a test pilot at Hughes Aircraft. For twenty years, he tested the most sophisticated airborne radar and missiles ever designed for advanced Navy and Air Force aircraft. ... read more
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Praeger Security International
Date Published: 2006
ISBN-13:9780275990664ISBN:0275990664
Description: New in New dust jacket. 0275990664. A crisp, clean, tight, UNREAD, NEW copy protected in an acid free mylar cover.; 1.1 x 9.3 x 6.2 Inches; 240 pages. read more
Description: New. Please note that deliveries to addresses in the UK and Europe will be in 4-14 business days. Other countries should refer to Alibris standard times. In 1969, after his return from Vietnam, George Marrett took a job as a test pilot at Hughes Aircraft. For twenty years, he tested the most sophisticated airborne radar and missiles ever designed for advanced Navy and Air Force aircraft. Marrett's masterful command of storytelling puts the reader in the cockpit during the F-15, F-16, and F-18 ... read more
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Praeger Security International
Date Published: 2006
ISBN-13:9780275990664ISBN:0275990664
Description: New in New dust jacket. 0275990664. A crisp, clean, tight, UNREAD copy showing barely a trace of shelfwear, protected in an acid free mylar cover. UNMARKED & UNREAD! read more
Binding: Hardback
Publisher: PRAEGER FREDERICK A
Date Published: 2006
ISBN-13:9780275990664ISBN:0275990664
Description: New. In 1969, after his return from Vietnam, George Marrett took a job as a test pilot at Hughes Aircraft. For twenty years, he tested the most sophisticated airborne radar and missiles ever designed for advanced Navy and Air Force aircraft. Marrett's mas... read more
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