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January 1993, Vol. 76, No. 1

Tinkering With Deadly Force
Editorial by John T. Correll
The "Limited Objectives" school believes war can be regulated and force used in measured doses.

Washington Watch: From the Sea
By James W. Canan
The Navy's new vision does not forsake blue water, but it does bring operations closer to shore.

Further and Faster in Aeronautics
By Frank Oliveri
Innovations in the works at USAF's Wright Laboratory.

Images of Russia's Air Force
The old adversary is under new management, but it still does many things well.

Tim Bennett's War
An F-15E flight leader describes his combat missions in the Persian Gulf War.

The Defense Year in Review
By Larry Grossman
"Option C," the roles and missions review, and more budget cuts.

Gentlemen, This Is an Airplane
By Bruce D. Callander
There's still magic in controlling the pitch, roll, and yaw of a machine in flight.

Toward a New Launcher Lineup
By David J. Lynch
Signs point to a big shakeup in space policy under the Clinton Administration.

Hidden Trends in Readiness Rates
By Peter Grier
The overall mission capable rate is only down a little, but that level may not hold.

A Checklist of Major Aeronautical Systems
Edited by Tamar A. Mehuron
Works in progress at Aeronautical Systems Center and Wright Laboratory.

The Force Mix Fight Heats Up
By John T. Correll
The budget cutters ask how ready the Guard and Reserve must be.

The Secret Doings at Tonopah
By James Kitfield
Col. Al Whitley's wife didn't know that he had been the first operational Air Force pilot to fly the F-117A.

Valor--Ace Among Aces
By John L. Frisbee
When James "Sully" Varnell's squadron moved to an area where enemy fighters abounded, he rapidly became one of USAAF's top aces.


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