Yankee Air Pirates: U.S. Air Force Uniforms and Memorabilia of the Vietnam War
By Olivier Bizet and François Millard
Atglen, PA: Schiffer Publishing
Vol.1: Command & Control, Tactical Control, Forward Air Control, Rescue, Electronic Warfare, Air Police/Security Police
2013
ISBN: 0764343378, 978-0764343377
Hardcover, 328 pages
Vol.2: Bases, Aerial Ports, Medical, Tactical Airlift, Air Commando, Special Operations, Strategic Air Command, Prisoners of War
2015
ISBN: 076434918X, 978-0764349188
Hardcover, 352 pages
Volume I, From the Publisher
“Yankee Air Pirates is a highly detailed look at United States Air Force uniforms and equipment as used during the Vietnam War. This comprehensive book – the first of a multi-volume set – presents hundreds of Air Force named items in over 900 full color photos, giving the reader a precise insight and reference covering fifty-eight Air Force units. Flight suits, utility shirts, jungle jackets, headgear, insignia, weapons, plaques, souvenir lighters, and many theater-made items are featured to illustrate the history of both flying and ground units. Topics covered in this initial volume are: Command & Control, Tactical Control, Forward Air Control, Rescue, Electronic Warfare, and Air Police/Security Police units. An extensive chapter offers a detailed review of uniforms, headgear, and footwear, referenced by model and date.”
Volume II, From the Publisher
“With more than 1,200 photos, the second volume of this series gets into the heart of the USAF uniforms and equipment used during the Vietnam War. Focusing on hundreds of Air Force named items, the book offers precise insight and references covering a selection of 70 units. Flight suits, helmets, utility shirts, jungle jackets, plaques, and souvenir lighters are featured together to illustrate the history of these flying and ground units. From the air bases to the mighty B-52s, from the secret missions to the POWs, many aspects of USAF involvement in Southeast Asia are covered in this second volume.”