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"Area 51's most important military aviation developments are profiled in an illustrated format. When most of us think of Area 51, we think of aliens, UFOs, and controversial government cover-ups. It's easy to forget that, since the mid-1950s, the United States' famed extension of Edwards Air Force Base has served as a top-secret CIA testing ground for many of the most groundbreaking advancements in American military aviation technology. In Area 51...
4) Bombers
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"A fundamental exploration of bombers, including their speed and carrying capacity, history of development, targeting systems and other features, and famous models from around the world"--Provided by publisher.
9) Abrams tanks
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This book explains the technologies and capabilities of the U.S. Army's M1 Abrams tank.
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"After a CIA covert mission goes badly awry, U.S. Air Force intelligence officer Nicholas Flynn is exiled to guard a remote radar post along Alaska's Arctic frontier. This dead-end assignment is designed to put his career permanently on ice, but Flynn's not the type to fade quietly into obscurity... As winter storms pound Alaska and northern Canada, Russian aircraft begin penetrating deep into friendly airspace. Are these rehearsals for a possible...
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This title provides readers with a fascinating look at the different kinds of military aircraft and their purposes. Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text aid comprehension for readers. Features include a table of contents, two infographics, fun facts, a sidebar, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning. Aligned to Common Core Standards and...
16) Fighter planes
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Traces the history of fighter aircraft, focusing on the most significant models of the major world powers, and describes the "dream planes" of the future.
17) Firefox down!
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Pilot Mitchell Gant flies a Soviet Mig-31 into Western hands--almost--and then the plane goes down on a frozen lake 40 miles from the Soviet border. Joint British Intelligence and CIA forces attempt slavage.