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Air Force
\"When you think of the Air Force, some of the first things that come to mind may be pilots and their aircraft. Pilots are actually one of the smallest groups of people in the Air Force. They are supported by other members of aircrew and by a dedicated team of ground staff, who help the aircrew. Without the backup of engineers, mechanics, radar operators, and air traffic controllers, pilots would not be able to fly their missions safely, if at all\"--Page 4.
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Drones : remote-controlled warfare
Describes the history of drones and their use in military operations today.
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Candy bomber : the story of the Berlin Airlift's \Chocolate Pilot\
After World War II, the U.S. and Britain airlifted food and supplies into Russian-blockaded West Berlin. U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Gail Halvorsen knew the children of the city were suffering, so to lift their spirits, he began dropping chocolate and gum by parachute.
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Seized by the sun : the life and disappearance of World War II pilot Gertrude Tompkins
\"Of the 38 Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASPs) confirmed or presumed dead in World War II, only one--Gertrude \"Tommy\" Tompkins--is still missing. On October 26, 1944, the 32-year-old fighter plane pilot lifted off from Mines Field in Los Angeles. She was never seen again. Seized by the Sun is the story of a remarkable woman who overcame a troubled childhood and the societal constraints of her time to find her calling flying the fastest and most powerful airplane of World War II. It is also a compelling unsolved mystery.\"-- Provided by publisher.
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