Airlift for Near and Far
Despite improvements in inter-theater and intratheater airlift, the current fleet falls short of warti
October 1984
Vol. 67, No. 10
Highlights from the October 1984 Issue
How Good Is the RAF
An extensive modernization program will leave the Royal Air Force stronger and better armed than it ha
Resurgence and Reservations
USAFE has made impressive gains these past few years, but the problems aren’t all solved yet.
Valor: The Saving of Spooky 71
A1C John Levitow had only seconds to save the lives of eight crewmen aboard the battle-damaged gunship.
Complete Contents of October 1984 PDF
PDF Downloads are an Air & Space Forces Association member benefit.Special Section: Airlift and Logistics
Airlift for Near and Far
Though improving, more airlift is needed to meet mobility requirements.
AFLC puts the stress on reliability. Horrors and Heroes
The public glare on spare parts pricing is producing both heat and light.
Features
It Ain't Broke-But It Needs Some Fixing
Changes are needed to ensure a responsible, responsive command structure.
Disquiet for the Silent Service
Are advances in Soviet submarine technology threatening US superiority?
Rollout of C-23A Aircraft Follows Historic Precedent
How Good Is the RAF?
The well-trained and modernizing RAF is "good," but is it "enough"?
Countering the Soviet Strategic Shield
BMO takes aim to assure that US ICBMs can penetrate to their targets.
Resurgence and Reservations
USAFE has problems aplenty, but a new confidence is infusing the command.
Jane's All the World's Aircraft Supplement
Readiness and the Critics
Readiness is an $800 billion question that defies simple answers.
Valor: The Saving of Spooky
A stricken gunship and runaway flare left John Levitow only seconds to act.
AFA and USO Host World Premiere of Call to Glory
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