{"product_id":"lockheed-p-2v-neptune-an-illustrated-history-hardcover-2","title":"Lockheed P-2v Neptune: An Illustrated History - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eWayne Mutza\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis informative and long overdue account covers the Neptune's lengthy history, beginning with its inception during WWII to the present day survivors.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Lockheed's Neptune was the first aircraft designed exclusively as an anti-submarine patrol bomber and was progressively developed throughout its operational career. Versatility became a byword as the Neptune's role as the US Navy's premier sub-hunter greatly expanded.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e A veteran of the Korean and Vietnam wars, the venerable Neptune proved highly adaptable to nearly any mission. More than 1,000 examples were built, many of which thrive today as fire bombers and warbirds.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Presented here for the first time are the many fascinating details describing Neptune service with non-US air arms, and obscure operations to include gunships, US Army variants, and CIA operations. Clearly evident is the in-depth research that makes this extensive volume accurate, detailed, and readable.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Complete with serial and bureau numbers lists that correspond to its many assignments, plus many rare photographs, this comprehensive history does justice to the legendary Neptune.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 176\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.1 x 11.1 x 8.6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 09, 1997\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47293185884409,"sku":"9780764301513","price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/wgpspJptqE9780764301513_3c8a15e4-ad30-4694-b6c4-31c373d197fa.webp?v=1769177349","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/lockheed-p-2v-neptune-an-illustrated-history-hardcover-2","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}