Voodoo Warriors: The Story of the McDonnell Voodoo Fast-Jets
The story of the supersonic fighter with “interesting insight into the period of the 1950s and early 1960s, the Cold War and of course the war in Vietnam” (Military Modelling).
 
During the mid–1950s the United States Air Force was given its most powerful single-seat, two-engine fighter to date. The Voodoo would be deployed before the end of that decade in the tactical nuclear bomber and tactical reconnaissance roles worldwide, and in homeland defense with the two-seat, all-weather variant. In December 1957 it took the World Air Speed Record to Mach 1.6—over one and a half times faster than the sound barrier.
 
This book looks at the evolution of the original design and its introduction into service. Chapters cover operations in Korea, Vietnam, the Cuban Crisis and in Europe during the Cold War years. Many first-hand accounts from pilots are included and the author’s own experiences with the aircraft are given with fascinating insight.
 
The Voodoo was an elegant, mean-looking fighting machine that epitomized fast flying in the fifties and sixties. It continues to be a revered airplane.
 
“Definitely a book that gives an in depth look at the Voodoo and the pilots who flew her.”—InScale.org
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Voodoo Warriors: The Story of the McDonnell Voodoo Fast-Jets
The story of the supersonic fighter with “interesting insight into the period of the 1950s and early 1960s, the Cold War and of course the war in Vietnam” (Military Modelling).
 
During the mid–1950s the United States Air Force was given its most powerful single-seat, two-engine fighter to date. The Voodoo would be deployed before the end of that decade in the tactical nuclear bomber and tactical reconnaissance roles worldwide, and in homeland defense with the two-seat, all-weather variant. In December 1957 it took the World Air Speed Record to Mach 1.6—over one and a half times faster than the sound barrier.
 
This book looks at the evolution of the original design and its introduction into service. Chapters cover operations in Korea, Vietnam, the Cuban Crisis and in Europe during the Cold War years. Many first-hand accounts from pilots are included and the author’s own experiences with the aircraft are given with fascinating insight.
 
The Voodoo was an elegant, mean-looking fighting machine that epitomized fast flying in the fifties and sixties. It continues to be a revered airplane.
 
“Definitely a book that gives an in depth look at the Voodoo and the pilots who flew her.”—InScale.org
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Voodoo Warriors: The Story of the McDonnell Voodoo Fast-Jets

Voodoo Warriors: The Story of the McDonnell Voodoo Fast-Jets

by Nigel Walpole
Voodoo Warriors: The Story of the McDonnell Voodoo Fast-Jets

Voodoo Warriors: The Story of the McDonnell Voodoo Fast-Jets

by Nigel Walpole

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The story of the supersonic fighter with “interesting insight into the period of the 1950s and early 1960s, the Cold War and of course the war in Vietnam” (Military Modelling).
 
During the mid–1950s the United States Air Force was given its most powerful single-seat, two-engine fighter to date. The Voodoo would be deployed before the end of that decade in the tactical nuclear bomber and tactical reconnaissance roles worldwide, and in homeland defense with the two-seat, all-weather variant. In December 1957 it took the World Air Speed Record to Mach 1.6—over one and a half times faster than the sound barrier.
 
This book looks at the evolution of the original design and its introduction into service. Chapters cover operations in Korea, Vietnam, the Cuban Crisis and in Europe during the Cold War years. Many first-hand accounts from pilots are included and the author’s own experiences with the aircraft are given with fascinating insight.
 
The Voodoo was an elegant, mean-looking fighting machine that epitomized fast flying in the fifties and sixties. It continues to be a revered airplane.
 
“Definitely a book that gives an in depth look at the Voodoo and the pilots who flew her.”—InScale.org

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781783409778
Publisher: Pen & Sword Maritime
Publication date: 01/31/2020
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 320
File size: 16 MB
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About the Author

Group Captain Nigel Walpole is a former aviator and author.
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