North American FJ-4/4b Fury
This book covers the development, testing, and squadron histories of the 33-Navy units and 13-Marine units that flew the North American FJ-4/4B Fury. The original FJ-4 was given exclusively to the Marines and the Bullpup capable FJ-4B "Fury Bravo" was used by the Navy as a ground attack aircraft.
Many attack pilots thought it was a better attack platform then the A4D/A-4 Skyhawk that replaced it, but the higher cost of the Fury sealed its fate. Pilots nicknamed it the "Cadillac" whereas the A-4s two most popular nicknames were "Tinker Toy" and Scooter".
Author: | Steve Ginter |
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Specs: | 106 pages, 28 x 21.5 x 0.6 cm / 11 x 8.5 x 0.24 in, paperback |
Illustrations: | 260 b&w photographs and 24 drawings |
Publisher: | Specialty Press (USA, 1994) |
Series: | Naval Fighters (25) |
EAN: | 9780942612257 |
North American FJ-4/4b Fury
Language: English
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