Bøker av Bob Archer

The Douglas C-124 Globemaster II is an American heavy-lift cargo aircraft that served with various air commands within the USAF in the 1950s and '60s until it was retired in 1974. With over 170 images, this book traces the history of the C-124 from its creation through to its introduction to Strategic Air Command and usage with other air commands.

This book focuses on the non-tanker variants built by Boeing. It will look at a host of variants, including the C-135, EC-135, NC-135, OC-135, RC-135, TC-135, VC-135 and WC-135. The role, operating command and detailed history will be provided. With over 170 images, this book is the second of two volumes dealing with Seattle's veteran Stratotankers.

Author is an avid aviation photographer and this book features full-colour images. Covers every version of the KC-135 tanker. Part of Modern Military Aircraft Series.

One of two Lockheed reconnaissance "black" jets that emerged during the 1950s and 1960s, and flown by the CIA for almost 2 decades, the U-2 is arguably the world's most famous spy aircraft.

The C-141 Starlifter, quite simply, looked right and was right. During the second half of the 1960s, it became a worldwide visitor, and it was in service for more than 40 years before the final examples were retired. With over 170 images and detailed information, this book looks at the aircraft itself, as well as the organizations that flew it.

When introduced, the F-111 was a revolutionary aircraft and extremely popular. Capable of delivering a wide variety of ordnance, it was arguably one of the best tactical aircraft of its time. With 180 photos, this book covers the operational period of the F-111 Aardvark and EF-111 Raven from the 1960s through to eventual retirement in the 1990s.