US Air Force Air Power Yearbook 2017
Produced by the Combat Aircraft team; the 2017 US Air Force Air Power Yearbook is the ultimate guide to the world s most powerful air arm. With exceptional photography and exclusive interviews, this 100-page publication is a must-have for USAF aviation fans.
FEATURES INCLUDE:
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE IN 2017
Thomas Newdick talks with Gen Herbert Hawk Carlisle about the challenges facing Air Combat Command in the modern era
YEAR IN REVIEW
Combat Aircraft reviews the major news stories around the USAF in 2016
RAPTOR SCHOOL
Training new F-22 Raptor pilots falls to the 43rd Fighter Squadron at Tyndall AFB. Meet the unit that holds the future of US Air Force air supremacy in its hands
READY FOR COMBAT?
Jamie Hunter and Thomas Newdick recount how the F-35A was declared combat ready on August 2, 2016.
NEW TRAINERS
In December the US Air Force was expected to formally request proposals from the four competing teams all vying for the lucrative T-X trainer deal to replace the T-38 Talon
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE AIR POWER REVIEW
Tom Kaminski provides an extensive overview of the USAF including a detailed directory of units, bases and aircraft