A-6 Intruder
Grumman’s All-Weather Interdictor from Vietnam to the Persian Gulf
By Schiffer Military History | Publisher: Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.
About the book
The Grumman A-6 Intruder was the US Navy and Marine Corps' primary carrier-based, all-weather attack aircraft from 1963 to 1997. Famous for its combat missions in Vietnam and the 1991–92 Gulf War—as well as the novel and movie Flight of the Intruder—the A-6 was capable of carrying both conventional and nuclear weapons. This book covers the A-6 from concept, design, and construction in the late 1950s, through its fleet service beginning in 1963, up to its retirement and display status in museums around the country. Every A-6 USN and USMC squadron is covered through superb photography, including aircraft markings and unit insignias.
Editions of A-6 Intruder
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780764362767
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The Grumman A-6 Intruder was the US Navy and Marine Corps' primary carrier-based, all-weather attack aircraft from 1963 to 1997. Famous for its combat missions in Vietnam and the 1991–92 Gulf War—as well as the novel and movie Flight of the Intruder—the A-6 was capable of carrying both conventional and nuclear weapons. This book covers the A-6 from concept, design, and construction in the late 1950s, through its fleet service beginning in 1963, up to its retirement and display status in museums around the country. Every A-6 USN and USMC squadron is covered through superb photography, including aircraft markings and unit insignias.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A-6 Intruder about?
The Grumman A-6 Intruder was the US Navy and Marine Corps' primary carrier-based, all-weather attack aircraft from 1963 to 1997. Famous for its combat missions in Vietnam and the 1991–92 Gulf War—as well as the novel and movie Flight of the Intruder—the A-6 was capable of carrying both conventional and nuclear weapons. This book covers the A-6 from concept, design, and construction in the late 1950s, through its fleet service beginning in 1963, up to its retirement and display status in museums around the country. Every A-6 USN and USMC squadron is covered through superb photography, including aircraft markings and unit insignias.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in A-6 Intruder?
Society and Social Sciences > Warfare and defence > Military forces and sectors > Air forces and warfare
Where can I read a sample of A-6 Intruder?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780764362767
Is A-6 Intruder part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Legends of Warfare: Aviation
Who is/are the Author/s of the book A-6 Intruder?
Schiffer Military History
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
A-6 Intruder is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780764362767)
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