Much has been written about the exploits of special operations aircraft in the Vietnam War, and also titles are available on individual aircraft types, however, this ‘MDF Extra’ brings together in one volume all of the special operations aircraft of today, (with a homage to those of the past) and includes the following aircraft:

• AC-130 ‘Spectre’,
• MC-130 ‘Combat Talon’,
• MC-130P ‘Combat Shadow’,
• EC-130 ‘Commando Solo/Rivet Fire’,
• MC-130 ‘Combat Spear’,
• CV-22 ‘Osprey’,
• MH-53 ‘Pave Low’,
• MH-60 ‘Pave Hawk’,
• C-17 ‘SOL II’

This book looks in detail at their specifications, operations, combat roles, combined with aircrew comments, walk-around and ‘in-action’ images.

128 pages, full-colour thoughout.