| Description |
1 online resource (335 pages) : chiefly illustrations (some color) |
| Physical Medium |
monochrome |
| Description |
text file |
| 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. |
| Access |
Use copy Restrictions unspecified MiAaHDL |
| Reproduction |
Electronic reproduction. [S.l.] : HathiTrust Digital Library, 2011. MiAaHDL |
| System Details |
Master and use copy. Digital master created according to Benchmark for Faithful Digital Reproductions of Monographs and Serials, Version 1. Digital Library Federation, December 2002. http://purl.oclc.org/DLF/benchrepro0212 MiAaHDL |
| Processing Action |
digitized 2011 HathiTrust Digital Library committed to preserve MiAaHDL |
| 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 |
History.
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Illustrated works.
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Illustrated works.
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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 |
| Other Form: |
Print version: Kaufman, Roxanne M. 100 years of Marine Corps aviation. Washington, D.C. : U.S. Government Printing Office, 2011 (DLC) 2011506176 (OCoLC)764636203 |
| ISBN |
9780160893438 |
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0160893437 |
| Gpo Item No. |
0383-B |
| Sudoc No. |
D 214.13:AV 5/3 |
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