Lock On No. 14 - USS Forrestal "Gateway to the Danger Zone" (Paperback)

by Francois Verlinden (Author) "A hot August sun scorches the tarmac of Tel Aviv airport..." (more)
Key Phrases: flight deck

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Product Description
This special fourteenth edition of the phenomenal LOCK ON series takes us aboard the mighty U.S.N aircraft carrier USS Forrestal. Crammed with stunning full color photography, this book focuses on actual air operations in the Mediterranean Sea in the early nineties, making this a unique opportunity to see the U.S.A.s Big stick in action. Beautiful full color photography captures cutting edge U.S.N. Aircraft in action, such as the F 14 Tomcat, the F-18 Hornet, the A-6 Intruder, The EA-6B Prowler, the S-3B Viking, as well as the men and equipment used to keep the operations moving. This very attractive and in-depth book belongs in the collection of any aviation enthusiast, scale modeler, or USN veteran.

Product Details

• Paperback: 48 pages
• Publisher: Verlinden Publications; 1st edition (May 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1930607113
• ISBN-13: 978-1930607118
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 8.5 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #514,219 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Good Reference book for the serious modeler, March 25, 2000

By	Nuwat Chanthaworn (Bangkok, Thailand) - See all my reviews

This book provides you the details about the activity on the aircraft carrier USS Forrestal from the hangar under the deck, the preparation before the launching of the aircraft, during and after the landing , concerned equipment and vehicles. If you're the modeler and seeking for the reference book to build your naval diorama, this book is the best since it consists of over 60 color photos which you can also use as the painting guide.

2.0 out of 5 stars Air Wing Photos, January 7, 2008

By	S. Richards (Florida) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Mostly just photos of the air wing, if you were ship's company prepare to be snubbed. In fact if you served aboard her and took some photos yourself save your money and drag out the photo album and cruise books.

4.0 out of 5 stars Lock On No. 14 - USS Forrestal "Gateway to the Danger Zone", July 15, 2007

By	Jon Bryan "Enthusiast" (Nashua, NH USA) - See all my reviews

Velinden's team has produced another excellent photo expose', this time featuring the air wing of the (now) retired U.S.S. Forrestal. Excellent photo's of the aircraft and deck crew are the feature of this book.