BYRD Vernon B

Passing gas: the history of inflight refuelling - Chico, Calif: Byrd Publishing, 1994 - 288p.

History and stories about in-flight fueling in peaceful and combat situations. It documents the development of inflight refueling from its inception some 75 years ago. The first section of the book is the actual history of inflight refueling. The second section is a collection of stories about the large varieties of air fueling tanker aircrafts. The stories show how these heroes were willing to risk their lives and careers, so that their fellow airmen might live.

0963997718 (hbk.)


INFLIGHT REFUELING