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USAF airlift into the heart of darkness, the Congo 1960-1978 : implications for modern air mobility planners / Gilles K. Van Nederveen.

Title
USAF airlift into the heart of darkness, the Congo 1960-1978 : implications for modern air mobility planners / Gilles K. Van Nederveen.
Author
Van Nederveen, Gilles K.
Publication
Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala. : Air University, [2001]

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  • Air University (U.S.). College of Aerospace Doctrine, Research, and Education.
  • Air University (U.S.). Airpower Research Institute.
Description
iii, 61 pages : illustrations, maps; 28 cm.
Summary
"Airlift operations in Third World countries are always a challenge due to distances and lack of airfield facilities. USAF airlifters met that challenge three times in the Congo in 1960-64, 1964, and 1978. These operations serve as a blueprint for future air mobility contingencies. Since coalition operations are a vital part of U.S. strategy, comparing and contrasting Belgian Air Force operations in the Congo in conjunction with USAF operations are useful to anticipate the future."--DTIC.
Series Statement
Research paper / Air University (U.S.). Airpower Research Institute ; 2001-04
Uniform Title
Research paper (Air University (U.S.). Airpower Research Institute) ; 2001-04.
Alternative Title
United States Air Force airlift into the heart of darkness, the Congo 1960-1978
Subject
  • United States. Air Force > History
  • United States. Air Force
  • Airlift, Military > United States > History
  • Airlift, Military > Congo (Democratic Republic)
  • Airlift, Military
  • Congo (Democratic Republic)
  • United States
Genre/Form
History
Note
  • "September 2001."
  • Cover title.
  • "College of Aerospace Doctrine, Research, and Education, Air University"--Cover.
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references.
Additional Formats (note)
  • Also available via the Internet.
Processing Action (note)
  • committed to retain
Contents
The Belgian Congo -- The first airlift: Belgian air operations in 1960 -- The USAF airlift 1960-64 -- USAF operational challenges 1960-64 -- Lessons learned -- Support to U.N. operations against Katanga, 1961-1964 -- 1964 Stanleyville Paulis operations -- Dragon Noir -- 1977/78 Shaba I and II -- Conclusions -- Recommendations.
LCCN
^^2001344595
OCLC
48018112
Owning Institutions
Harvard Library