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020			_a1840370009 (pbk.): _c16.95 UK
100		1	_aALLEN Patrick
245		0	_aSpecial operations aviation: _bthe men and machines of elite units
260			_aShrewsbury, UK: _bAirlife Publishing Ltd., _c1999
300			_a127p.
520		3	_aThis well illustrated survey encompasses a wide spectrum of special operations aviation activities from both the military and para-public sectors. Many nations are now expanding and developing the roles for their airborne, airmobile and amphibious or commando forces. Military operations have become more diverse, to include humanitarian missions, Combat Search and Rescue and combined operations. Para-public organizations have also turned to aviation for law enforcement, Emergency Medical Support, fire fighting and mountain rescue. This book looks at a number of aviation units past and present who have provided specialist aviation support. Examples include the RAF Special Duties Missions in Occupied Europe; the Spanish Army Aviation support; and Germany's Maritime Border Guards. Also includes a chapter on Exercise Setia Kawan - the joint RBAF and Royal Marines exercise which took place in 1997. Specialist aircraft including the Bell/Boeing V-22 Osprey and Boeing Chinook HC2 are detailed.
650			_aAIRBORNE FORCES
650			_aAMPHIBIOUS OPERATIONS
650			_aCOMBAT SEARCH AND RESCUE
650			_aMILITARY AIRCRAFT
650			_aMILITARY HELICOPTERS
650			_aOCEAN WAVE 97
650			_aRBAF
650			_aSETIA KAWAN II
650			_aSPECIAL OPERATIONS
650			_aSPECIAL OPERATIONS AIRCRAFT
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