MiG-3 Aces of World War 2
MiG-3 Aces of World War 2

Author: Dmitriy Khazanov

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2013-05-20

Total Pages: 151

ISBN-13: 1780960298

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The complete story of the pilots who 'made ace' while flying the original MiG fighters. The MiG-1/3 family of fighters was built to satisfy a Soviet Air Force requirement for an advanced, fast, high-altitude fighter. Entering service in the spring of 1941, the problematic MiG-1 had its handling issues rectified with the hasty production of the MiG-3. Many of these were destroyed on the ground when the Germans launched Operation Barbarossa. Nevertheless, enough examples survived to allow pilots such as Stepan Suprun and Aleksandr Pokryshkin to claim a number of victories in the type. This book tells the complete story of the men who made ace in the first examples of the famous MiG fighter.

The Mikoyan-Gurevich Mig-3 Vol. I
The Mikoyan-Gurevich Mig-3 Vol. I

Author: Dariusz Paduch

Publisher: Monographs

Published: 2022-01-31

Total Pages: 72

ISBN-13: 9788366673717

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The MiG-3 fighter plane, like the history of the creation of the Mikoyan and Gurevich (Микоян и Гуревич) design bureau, is relatively well known to anyone interested in the history of Soviet aviation. Many books and articles have been published about this machine, but information about the circumstances of the birth of the project and the conditions of its creation are very brief and concise. MiG-1 and MiG-3 were the most numerous new generation fighters in Soviet aviation at the time of the German invasion of the USSR. They played a very important role in the first period of the war. Until now, it has been assumed in the literature that this applies mainly to the use of these aircraft during the battle of Moscow, as well as capital's and Leningrad's air defense, but MiGs also took on a large weight of air combat at the front in 1941.

Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21

Author: Alexander Mladenov

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2014-06-20

Total Pages: 158

ISBN-13: 1782003762

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The MiG-21 (NATO reporting name Fishbed) firmly holds the title of the world's most widely built and used jet fighter, with more than 10,000 units rolling off the lines of three plants in the former Soviet Union. The type was also built under license in India and Czechslovakia, and without license in China until the late 2000s. Designed as a Mach-2 light tactical fighter, its original prototype, the Ye-6/1, was first flown in 1958. The first production variant of the type, designated the MiG-21F, appeared in 1960 and its improved sub-variant, the MiG-21F-13 (Type 74, NATO reporting name Fishbed-C), was made available for export by 1961. It was a simplified daytime short-range, clear-weather interceptor and tactical fighter.

Mikoyan Gurevich MiG-21 Fishbed
Mikoyan Gurevich MiG-21 Fishbed

Author: E. Gordon

Publisher: Specialty Press (MN)

Published: 2007-02

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781580071062

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Covers all MiG-21 upgrades and variants, as well as combat and armament specifications. Over 300 photos are used to illustrate the story of the MiG-21. It features technical diagrams and gives a comprehensive development history, as well as covering design, structural detail, international production, trials, comparisons, and more.

Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 Pilot's Flight Operating Instructions
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 Pilot's Flight Operating Instructions

Author: Nato

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2008-09

Total Pages: 242

ISBN-13: 1935327186

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The Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 is known in NATO circles as the ¿Fishbed¿. Designed as a Mach 2.0 interceptor, the plane holds the distinction of being produced in greater numbers than any other jet aircraft. The Fishbed flew in combat in Vietnam, where it held its own against the F-105 Thunderchief. During the 1973 Arab-Israeli War, 17 Israeli aircraft were shot down, for a loss of six Egyptian MiG-21s. The plane also flew in combat in the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971, during the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, and in Yugoslavia. Today, over 28 of the world¿s air forces continue to fly MiG-21s. Originally printed by NATO, this English-language handbook provides a glimpse inside the cockpit of this incredible plane. The manual was recently declassified and is here reprinted in book form. Care has been taken to preserve the integrity of the text

Mikoyan MiG-25 Foxbat
Mikoyan MiG-25 Foxbat

Author: Yefim Gordon

Publisher: Midland Publishing

Published: 2007-08

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781857802597

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This latest Red Star title examines the history, development, and operational career of the MiG-25 both with the air forces of the Soviet Union and in those countries to which the aircraft was exported.

Sabres Over MiG Alley
Sabres Over MiG Alley

Author: Kenneth P Werrell

Publisher: Naval Institute Press

Published: 2013-06-11

Total Pages: 354

ISBN-13: 1612513441

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This is the story of the first jet versus jet war, the largest in number of victories and losses, and one of the few military bright spots in the Korean War. It tells how an outnumbered force of F-86 Sabres limited by range and restricted by the rules of engagement, decisively defeated its foe. Based on the latest scholarship, author Kenneth Werrell uses previously untapped sources and interviews with sixty former F-86 pilots to explore new aspects of the subject and shed light on controversies previously neglected. For example, he found much greater violation of the Yalu River than thus far has appeared in the published materials. The F-86 became a legend in "The Forgotten War" because of its performance and beauty, but most of all, because of its record in combat.

Operation Barbarossa: the Complete Organisational and Statistical Analysis, and Military Simulation Volume IIA
Operation Barbarossa: the Complete Organisational and Statistical Analysis, and Military Simulation Volume IIA

Author: Nigel Askey

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2013-11-01

Total Pages: 724

ISBN-13: 1304453294

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Operation Barbarossa: Volume IIA concerns the Wehrmacht. All the significant German weapon systems and combat squads used in the campaign are analysed using the quantitative methodology detailed in Volume I, along with the contextual history. An assessment of each weapon system's inherent 'combat power' is provided, as well as attributes such as the relative anti-tank, anti-personnel and anti-aircraft values. Volume IIA then focuses on the detailed Kriegstarkenachweisungen (KStN, or TOE) for German land units (including those in the West), as well as the unit's actual organisation and equipment. All significant units in the German Army (Heer), Waffen SS, Luftwaffe and security forces are included; ranging from the largest panzer divisions, down to small anti-aircraft companies, military-police units, Landesschutzen battalions, and rail-road and construction companies. In all cases the data is presented in detailed tables, using the weapon systems and combat squads previously analysed.

Operation Barbarossa: the Complete Organisational and Statistical Analysis, and Military Simulation Volume IIB
Operation Barbarossa: the Complete Organisational and Statistical Analysis, and Military Simulation Volume IIB

Author: Nigel Askey

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2014-08-26

Total Pages: 408

ISBN-13: 1312413263

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Volume IIB is the second volume relating to (and completing) the Wehrmacht, and the German mobilisation and war-economy, from June to December 1941. It includes the most detailed Orders of Battle ever published on the German Heer, Luftwaffe, Waffen SS and Kriegsmarine, in all areas of the Reich, between 22nd June and 4th July 1941. Even small and obscure units are included, such as: flak companies, artillery HQs, observation battalions, bridging columns, Landesschutzen battalions, MP battalions, railroad companies, and Luftwaffe Kurierstaffeln, Verbindungsstaffeln and Sanitatsflugbereitschaften. The Luftwaffe OOBs also include details on aircraft types and strengths in each air unit.

The World War II Quiz Book
The World War II Quiz Book

Author: Robert Davenport

Publisher: Taylor Trade Publications

Published: 2009-07-16

Total Pages: 364

ISBN-13: 158979446X

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If you think you know a lot about World War II, challenge yourself with this instructive and intriguing book of questions. Covering every theatre of the war, the people, weapons, ships, aircraft, and armies, this book will test the knowledge of even the most dedicated history buff. Questions range from Pfc. (easiest) to General (the tough ones), and everything between: What was the most common rifle used by the United States Marines at the beginning of the Pacific war? What was the name of General George S. Patton's bull terrier? Civilian residents of which state were killed by an air-delivered enemy bomb during the war? These and many more provocative questions will sharpen the knowledge of World War II enthusiasts everywhere.