How the Helicopter Changed Modern Warfare by Walter J Boyne

How the Helicopter Changed Modern Warfare by Walter J Boyne

The helicopter was introduced to warfare during World War II. Since then, it has had a profound effect at both the tactical and strategic levels. This in-depth book by a military aviation expert examines the growth of the helicopter's importance in warfare and argues convincingly that severe flaws in the military procurement process have led to U.S. troops using antiquated helicopter designs in combat despite billions spent on research and development.

Boyne, a member of the National Aviation Hall of Fame, is regarded as one of the world's best aviation historians. He received Lifetime Achievement honors in aviation from both the National Aviation Club and the Air Force Association. He is the chairman of the board of the National Aeronautic Association and is a past director of the Smithsonian Institution's National Air and Space Museum. Boyne was also the founder of the publication Air & Space. He currently resides in Ashburn, Virginia.