Description: The Lockheed C-141 Starlifter was a new-build design by Lockheed and proved adaptable to many roles, from carrying outsized cargo to dropping paratroops. The C-141 was used in difficult environmental conditions, such as the heat and extreme humidity of Vietnam, the deserts of the Middle East, and the frozen ice pack of Antarctica. Modification programs enabled the C-141 to make full use of its capabilities, by adding in-flight refueling plus extending the length of the fuselage. The plane was a valued and appreciated USAF asset in numerous missions, from disaster aid and humanitarian relief to doing their part in Operation Desert Shield/Storm, and in the war on terror. The aircraft were eventually retired en masse in 2006 simply as a result of wear and tear. This book covers in detail all aspects such as interior/exterior configurations, cargo capabilities, missions, and modifications made throughout its service life. Product detailsPublisher : Schiffer Military History (June 28, 2021)Language : EnglishHardcover : 128 pagesISBN-10 : 0764361724ISBN-13 : 9780764361722
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Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Features: Illustrated
Original Language: English
Book Series: Legends of Warfare
Book Title: C-141 Starlifter : Lockheed's Cold War Strategic Airlifter
Item Length: 9in
Item Height: 0.7in
Item Width: 9in
Author: John Gourley
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Topic: General, Military / Aviation
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing, The Limited
Publication Year: 2021
Genre: Transportation, History
Item Weight: 18.1 Oz
Number of Pages: 128 Pages
