USAFE in the 1980s

During the 1980s, the United States Air Forces in Europe reached the peak of its power, introducing advanced new types to counter perceived Soviet advances and supplement older stalwarts like the F-111 and Phantom. Ground Launched Cruise Missiles and support types were also introduced to support USAFE.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 96 pages
\n Publication date: 15 October 2020
\n Publisher: Amberley Publishing
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During a decade marked by significant East-West tensions and escalating budgets, the United States Air Forces in Europe reached the zenith of their power during the 1980s. Not only did USAFE expand its operations, but it also introduced a new generation of advanced aircraft designed to counter perceived Soviet advancements and often in response to America's recent and often bitter experiences in Vietnam. The roster of aircraft grew, with the addition of iconic fighters like the Eagles, Fighting Falcons, and Warthogs, alongside venerable stalwarts like the mighty F-111 interdictors and the iconic Phantom, which continued to serve in specialized reconnaissance and defense suppression roles. However, the 1980s saw the introduction of Ground Launched Cruise Missiles, as well as a diverse range of support types, including tankers, transports, and spy planes, deployed from the Stateside Commands to bolster USAFE's operations.

Step into the day-to-day world of the USAFE in the 1980s and witness the intricate interplay of air power and strategy as the United States Air Forces in Europe dominated the skies, ensuring peace and security in a time of global uncertainty.

\n Weight: 304g\n
Dimension: 165 x 233 x 9 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781445698540\n \n