CH-47 Chinook in Action
(Softcover)
SS10248

The Boeing Vertol CH-47 Chinook heavy-lift helicopter has become
an icon. Its tandem, contra-rotating rotors whirling above an
aluminum fuselage punctuated by round porthole windows make this
battlefield beast easily recognizable. Its status is owed to its
long service life of more than 55 years. Experts predict its
longevity will ultimately reach a century of service for heavy
lift and use as a flying bus to deliver troops to the fight. This
all-new volume explores the development and the U.S. military
service of 13 models of Chinook from 1958 to date. Included is
extensive coverage of the CH-47’s use in Vietnam through Desert
Storm and into current operations in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Additional coverage is provided of the helicopters use during
various disaster relief efforts in the United States and around
the world. More than 160 archival color photos, augmented by 48
vintage black and white images and numerous line drawings,
present a clear and concise illustrated history of this iconic
helicopter.

ISBN=978-0-89747-841-0