Dassault Mirage III (1956): books - history and technology

Dassault Mirage III & Mirage 5/50: Flying around the world (Duke Hawkins)

This beautiful Duke Hawkins photo book extensively presents the Dassault Mirage III and Mirage 5/50, in service with the air forces of France, Switzerland, Belgium, Spain and many other countries.
The book contains not only action photos, but also many "walkaround " photos that show details of the aircraft from different angles. Chapters on cockpit (single-seater and two-seater), fuselage, armament and maintenance work.

The series "Aircraft in Detail" arose from the collaboration between pilots, aircraft technicians and modellers. This volume (No. 13) on the Dassault Mirage III and Mirage 5/50 is illustrated with a large number of very high quality color photographs, most of which have never been published before.

Marcel Dassault Mirage III

This book is a concise, illustrated history of the legendary Dassault Mirage III. Covered are its technical developments, markings, and use by French, Spanish and other forces.

Mirage III vs Mig-21 - Six Day War 1967 (Osprey)

Although the opposing forces of the Six Day War were both flying comparable third-generation Mach 2 jet fighters, the pilots were trained to different standards, and were expected to utilize different tactics. Using the latest research, first-hand accounts, and specially commissioned artwork, Shlomo Aloni tells the dramatic story of the dogfights in the skies over the Middle East.

Contents: Introduction - Chronology - Design and development - The Strategic Situation - Technical Specifications - The Combatants - Combat - Statistics and Analysis - Conclusion - Further Reading.

Sea Harrier FRS 1 vs Mirage III / Dagger : South Atlantic 1982 (Osprey)

Following Argentina's military operation to take possession of the Falkland Islands/Islas Malvinas, British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher's government launched a major naval operation to return them to British rule.
Defending the Royal Navy task force were two small squadrons totalling 20 Sea Harriers (SHARs). Initial clashes between SHARs and Argentine Mirages and Daggers on 1 May 1982 failed to eliminate the Sea Harrier defenders.

FAA fighter-bomber pilots relied on daring and courageous ultra-low level attacks, frequently escaping the Sea Harrier's limited capabilities, against Royal Navy warships and auxiliaries, causing considerable damage during Operation Corporate, the large-scale amphibious operation to repossess the islands.

Publishing 35 years after the end of the conflict, this fully illustrated volume offers a balanced and objective examination of the SHAR and the Argentine Mirage and Dagger aircraft, highlighting the attributes of both and the skills and courage of the pilots flying them.