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Blacks in the AAF in WWII

by Alan M. Osur
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In flight refueling

The de Havilland DH-4B tanker dangles a hose for the DH-4B receiver to grab over Rockwell Field. In the tanker, 1st Lt. Frank W. Seifert holds the hose in the rear cockpit while the pilot, 1st Lt. Virgile Hine, is in the front. Capt. Lowell H. Smith flew the receiver and 1st Lt. John P. Richter handled the hose.
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Separate and Unequal: Race Relations in the AAF during World War II by Alan M. Osur

Race relations between white and black Americans during WWII ran the gamut from harmonious to hostile depending on the unique circumstances existing within each unit, command and theater.
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Bernard A. Schriever: Challenging the Unknown by Jacob Neufeld

Bernard A. Schriever was to become the officer most closely associated with the development of ballistic missiles. Ultimately he would be responsible for research, development and acquistion of all new weapons used by the US Air Force.
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10 Propositions Regarding Air Power by Phillip Meilinger

This group of posited propositions will instill an appreciation for air power for those that seek to understand it. The first two propositons: 1--Whoever controls the air generally controls the surface. 2--Air power is an inherently strategic force.
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Coalition Air Warfare in the Korean War,

1950-1953.
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Winged Shield Winged Sword edited by Bernard C. Nalty

A History of the United States Air Force in 2 volumes. Volume 1: 1907-1950; Volume II: 1950-1997.
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Wings of Hope: the US Air Force and Humanitarian Airlift Operations by Daniel L. Haulman

A narrative overview of the USAFs humanitarian airlift operations in chronological order, concentrating on major operations since 1947.
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The United States Air Force in Korea

by Robert F. Futrell
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Medical Support of the Army Air Forces in World War II by Mae Mills Link and Hurbert Coleman

This book presents a narrative of the toatal performance of the AAF medical service in support of the Air Forces combat mission in WWII.
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AF Then and Now

AF Then and Now
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Air Force insignia

Air Force insignia
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The Enlisted Experience: A conversation with the Chief Master Sergeants of the Air Force, 1995

edited by Janet R. Bednarek.
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Ash Warriors by C. R. Anderegg

This is the story of the men and women of the Clark community who planned and carried out the evacuation of Clark AB in the face of the impending volcanic activity of Mount Pinatubo, Republic of the Philippines. The story documents the men and women who remained behind to "pack out" the base in the following months.
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Eagle Squadrons of WWII

First in the Air: the Eagle Squadrons of World War II by Kenneth C. Kan
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The USAF in SEA

The War in South Vietnam: the Years of the Offensive, 1965-1968 by John Schlight
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The Lafayette Escadrille in WWI

Like a Thunderbolt: the Lafayette Escadrille and the Advent of American Pursuit in World War I by Roger G. Miller
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US Air Service in WWI

The Final Report and a Tactical History, edited by Maurer Maurer
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SPAD fighters in WWI

SPAD fighters in World War I -- Art "Flight of Aces" by James Laurier Air Force Art
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Help From Above: Air Force Close Air Support of the Army, 1946-1973, by John Schlight

The issue of close air support by the USAF in support of, primarily, the US Army has been fractious for years. Air commanders have clashed with ground leaders over the proper use of aircraft in support of ground operations. Close air support remains a critical mission today and the lessons of yesterday should not be ignored.
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