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This study tells the combat stories of the extraordinary RF-101, highlighting the difficulty of the missions on which it was sent and the courage of its pilots.
McDonnell's F-101 Voodoo series was in many ways the most interesting of the "Century Series" fighter programs of the 1950s, partly because the type's design and intended mission changed radically during a 40-year career. Originally designed as a fighter-bomber, it was converted to be a reconnaissance aircraft, serving alongside the U-2 and RF-8 Crusaders during the Cuban Missile Crisis and the Vietnam War. Although it gained a reputation as a difficult aircraft to handle, the jet's supersonic speed and newly-developed camera suite enabled it to conduct vital low-altitude photo-reconnaissance missions over heavily-defended target areas.
In combat, the RF 101 was usually "first in-last out" for strike missions. This made it a ready target, with a solo aircraft flying straight and level to gather target photo evidence at low altitude offering enemy gunners plenty of opportunity to shoot the Voodoo down.
Ebook RF101 Voodoo Units in Combat Combat Aircraft Peter E Davies Jim Laurier 9781472829153 Books
"The USAF F-101 was originally designed as a penetrating fighter. Its most lasting version was the RF-101. Blistering speed at altitude and on the deck enabled the RF-101 to fly recce missions in a variety of environments, most notably in Southeast Asia.
Author Peter Davies narrates the long development process of the aircraft that became the RF-101. Its unique configuration conferred tremendous speed, along with occasionally dangerous handling characteristics. Initial deployments were to a variety of Cold War hotspots, but the RF-101 really earned its money in Southeast Asia, flying out of bases in Thailand and South Vietnam. The author devotes the bulk of the narrative to this combat time in Southeast Asia. The RF-101 consistently delivered good results, despite mounting losses due to weather, terrain, and increasing well-armed opponents. The text is nicely supported by period photographs and modern illustrations, including the expected color plates of aircraft configurations. Well recommended to students of the air war over Southeast Asia."
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RF101 Voodoo Units in Combat Combat Aircraft Peter E Davies Jim Laurier 9781472829153 Books Reviews :
RF101 Voodoo Units in Combat Combat Aircraft Peter E Davies Jim Laurier 9781472829153 Books Reviews
- The USAF F-101 was originally designed as a penetrating fighter. Its most lasting version was the RF-101. Blistering speed at altitude and on the deck enabled the RF-101 to fly recce missions in a variety of environments, most notably in Southeast Asia.
Author Peter Davies narrates the long development process of the aircraft that became the RF-101. Its unique configuration conferred tremendous speed, along with occasionally dangerous handling characteristics. Initial deployments were to a variety of Cold War hotspots, but the RF-101 really earned its money in Southeast Asia, flying out of bases in Thailand and South Vietnam. The author devotes the bulk of the narrative to this combat time in Southeast Asia. The RF-101 consistently delivered good results, despite mounting losses due to weather, terrain, and increasing well-armed opponents. The text is nicely supported by period photographs and modern illustrations, including the expected color plates of aircraft configurations. Well recommended to students of the air war over Southeast Asia. - There was a lot of stuff I have not seen in my own research on the F-101 that was informative. It was put together well and easy to read and gave a good history of the RF-101 that all Aviation Historians should have in their library. The only negatives I would have is that a few planes were ID'd in certain places and according to aircraft record cards left that questionable. Other than, great job!
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