| Description |
335 pages : chiefly illustrations (some color) ; 29 x 32 cm + 1 audio disc (4 3/4 in.) |
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analog optical 1.4 m. per second |
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audio file CD audio |
| Physical Medium |
4 3/4 in. |
| Note |
"PCN 10600007900"--Title page verso. |
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"Selection of oral histories"--CD surface. |
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Shipping list no.: 2012-0010-S. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 326-329) and index. |
| Contents |
Laying the groundwork. Dawning of awareness, 1912-1916 -- A force in the fight, 1917-1919 -- "Of what practical use?", 1919-1926 -- Men with a mission, 1926-1934 -- Mobilizing the force. Upping the ante, 1935-1941 -- Good Corsair drivers, 1942-1943 -- The learning curve, 1944-1945 -- Innovative readiness. Adapting to the threat, 1945-1960 -- The buildup, 1960-1967 -- The changing face of war, 1968-1975 -- The modern era. Reevaluation and readiness, 1975-1999 -- Realizing the dream, 1999-2010. |
| Summary |
This commemorative work offers a snapshot view of the people, aircraft, and events that comprise the first century of Marine aviation. Featuring a foreword by John Glenn, Jr., it showcases the achievements of Marine aviation through seldom seen photographs and accounts of pivotal battles and events. An oral history CD is included in the back of the book, providing the text and photos with first-hand accounts from select Marine aviators. Additionally, this publication offers several appendices to serve as a reference. |
| Subject |
United States. Marine Corps -- Aviation -- History -- Pictorial works.
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United States. Marine Corps. |
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Aeronautics. |
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History. |
| Genre/Form |
Pictorial works.
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| Subject |
Airplanes, Military -- United States -- History -- Pictorial works.
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Airplanes, Military. |
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United States. |
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Fighter pilots -- United States -- History -- Pictorial works.
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Fighter pilots. |
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Marines -- United States -- History -- Pictorial works.
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Marines. |
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Helicopters -- United States -- History -- Pictorial works.
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Helicopters. |
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Armed Forces -- Aviation. |
| Genre/Form |
Government publications -- United States.
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Illustrated works.
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History.
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Illustrated works.
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Sound recordings.
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Sound recordings.
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| Added Author |
Schmidt, Laurie.
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| Added Title |
One hundred years of Marine Corps aviation |
| Note |
At head of title: 1912-2012 |
| Added Title |
1912-2012 : 100 years of Marine Corps aviation : an illustrated history |
| Other Form: |
Online version: Kaufman, Roxanne M. 100 years of Marine Corps aviation. Washington, D.C. : U.S. Government Printing Office, 2011 (OCoLC)854591378 |
| ISBN |
9780160893438 |
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0160893437 |
| Gpo Item No. |
0383-B |
| Sudoc No. |
D 214.13:AV 5/3 |
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