USAF airlift into the heart of darkness, the Congo 1960-1978
Subtitle: implications for modern air mobility planners
By: Gilles K. Van Nederveen.
Contributors: Air University (U.S.). College of Aerospace Doctrine, Research, and Education.; Air University (U.S.). Airpower Research Institute.
Series: Research paper ;; 2001-04; Research paper (Air University (U.S.). Airpower Research Institute);; 2001-04
Publisher: Air University Press
Published: 2001
Place of publication: Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala
Language: eng
Number of pages: 61
Subjects: United States. Air Force -- History.; Airlift, Military -- United States -- History.; Airlift, Military -- Congo (Democratic Republic); Congo (Democratic Republic) -- History, Military -- 20th century.; Congo (Democratic Republic) -- Politics and government -- 1960-1997.
Other titles: United States Air Force airlift into the heart of darkness, the Congo 1960-1978
Description: "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.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.
"September 2001."
Title from cover.
At head of title: Airpower Research Institute.
"College of Aerospace Doctrine, Research, and Education, Air University"--Cover.
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Table of contents: title: The Belgian Congo; title: The first airlift: Belgian air operations in 1960; title: The USAF airlift 1960-64; title: USAF operational challenges 1960-64; title: Lessons learned; title: Support to U.N. operations against Katanga, 1961-1964; title: 1964 Stanleyville Paulis operations; title: Dragon Noir; title: 1977/78 Shaba I and II; title: Conclusions; title: Recommendations.