{"product_id":"the-us-air-force-air-rescue-service-an-illustrated-history","title":"The US Air Force Air Rescue Service: An Illustrated History","description":"The definitive work on air rescue operations of the US Army Air Force and the US Air Force.\n\nThis definitive work on air rescue operations of the US Army Air Force and US Air Force takes the reader from the birth of the service during World War II, through the Korean and Vietnam Wars, to present-day operations in Iraq and Afghanistan.\n\nDetailed text, accompanied by numerous photos—including many never before published—presents all aspects of air rescue operations, from the service's founding, specialized training and equipment, and discussions of such varied aircraft types as the Stinson L-5, Douglas SC-47, Douglas HC\/SC-54D “Rescuemaster,” Fairchild SC-82A “Packet,” Boeing HC-97G “Strato-Rescuer,” Bell H-1 “Huey,” Sikorsky H-3 “Jolly Green Giant,” and many more.\n\nDuring the Cold War, this air arm expanded greatly and added the new mission of astronaut recovery through the early years of the US space program, as well as providing humanitarian aid during natural disasters worldwide.\n\nAir rescue came into its own during the war in Vietnam, when it became a highly skilled and effective force, rescuing thousands of fliers downed in combat, along with beleaguered ground troops.\n\nThe present USAF air rescue service continues to live up to its motto “That Others May Live.”\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0764364804\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.0764364804.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Mutza, Wayne\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43868576022589,"sku":"BVV.0764364804.G","price":25.27,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/0764364804-0.jpg?v=1792620776","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/the-us-air-force-air-rescue-service-an-illustrated-history","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}