RF-101 Voodoo units in combat Combat Aircraft 127

摘要

'Alone, unarmed and unafraid' was the mantra of the reconnaissance pilots flying over Vietnam, and their mission was rarely far from danger. Until now, however, most books on US air operations during the Vietnam War have focussed on B-52 strikes, MiG-killing F-4 Phantom Ils and the 'Wild Weasel' defence-suppression aircraft. This latest title from Osprey's Combat Aircraft series covers the little-reported tactical reconnaissance missions of the RF-101 Voodoo squadrons deployed to Southeast Asia. Despite its compact size, the book provides a detailed overview of the F-101's development and the modifications that transformed a long-range escort fighter into one of the best tactical recce platforms of its time.