Air Force Special Operations Team

Author: Pulsis
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Publish Date: 2003-03-01
Features: The MC-130H "Combat Talon II" silently glides at 10,000 feet over enemy territory, its forward-looking infrared system and a set of electronic equipment constantly on alert for the enemy. The rear cargo ramp is lowered, and five men in combat suits, equipped with full underwater breathing apparatus and parachutes, walk to the door. They embrace tightly, like national soccer team players before the final. They conduct the final one-minute check, glance at their altimeters one last time, and they are members of the U.S. Air Force Special Operations, the unsung heroes of many secret missions. Their motto is: Always present, always unseen. This book, richly illustrated, introduces the history and operational origins of the U.S. Air Force Special Operations; it also covers their operational aircraft, tactics, weapons, and equipment.