Range Unlimited: A History of Aerial Refueling [Paperback]

William G. Holder (Author), Bill Holder (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 2000

Range Unlimited covers the developmental history of aerial refueling, including the United States and other countries, as well as modern advancements and technologies. Also covered are the current aerial refueling model types and configurations used in the world today, as well as a look at what refueling techniques may be applied in the 21st century and beyond.

Product Details

• Paperback: 80 pages
• Publisher: Schiffer Publishing (January 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 076431159X
• ISBN-13: 978-0764311598
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,493,263 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice balanced look at the topic, November 8, 2010

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James Pernikoff (Marietta, Georgia USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Range Unlimited: A History of Aerial Refueling (Paperback)

I gave a scathing review to Schiffer's book "Firepower", co-authored by Bill Holder, but fortunately this is a much better book.

It begins with dual histories of the development of aerial refueling techniques and gear thru the '50s, first in the U.S. and then overseas. This is followed by a chapter on "Dynamics of Aerial Refueling" which is technical, but not overly so, and has some nice photos of the various types of refuelling rigs in use.

This is followed by descriptions and photos of all of the aircraft primarily used as refuelers since the '50s, again first the U.S. types and then the foreign ones, thru the time the book was published. There are plenty of photos of the aircraft in action, including some in color. There are even images of tanker proposals that were not proceeded with.

The only reason I knocked down the rating was a common problem with Schiffer books: poor photo reproduction, with many photos that are too dark and contrasty. And of course, by now the book could use an update, though I recommend to Schiffer that they wait until the outcome of the current USAF tanker competition is finally resolved before doing that.

It's hard to believe that this fine book comes from the same team that did the horrible "Firepower". I don't need to tell you which of the two I still own!