Ode to the Falcon book
- Stock status:Available in 2-4 weeks
- Product code:DHHC002EU
- Brand:HMH-Publications
Description
HMH-Publications - 'Ode to the Falcon' is a 404 page hardcover book, called 'Ode to the Falcon'. Is brings the story on the F-16 in the 21st century in 500+ photos and 54 colour profiles, specifically made for this book. It is limited at 2,000 copies worldwide. The first 130 pages shows the F-16 in use in the US, from the Air Combat Command, to the Air Force Reserve Command, Training Command, Evaluation, Air National Guard, PAcific Command, Europe and Africa Command, and US Navy. Also in separate chapters are the Aggressors, US Thunderbirds and the QF-16 Zombie Viper, used as target drones. The next part of the book shows every air force flying the F-16, 27 countries in all. Each country is shown in 8, 10 or 6 pages. At the end, there's a technical view of the F-16, a look at the ordnance and all the different blocks explained. To conclude, the 54 profiles are listed once more and explained in detail.
This book weighs 2,4 kg and is a little larger than the standard books: 278 mm W x 247 mm H.