This is the first volume of what is hopefully to become an annual publication. This one is on the US Air Force and as the subtitle of the book implies, it is a photo book.

The book is divided into sections by month and the photos of the aircraft taken during that month are include in that section. One thing I did note is that there is no delineation in the book itself as to the specific month as the photo flow is seamless.

All of the photos were taken from official USAF sources and the photographer is given credit where known. This not only assures us of quality images, but also allows the book to be published at a most reasonable price.

Each page has at least two photos, each with a caption explaining just what it is you are seeing. It is, in effect, a photo history of the events of 2006. It includes such milestones as the the first IOC of the F-22 with the 1st Fighter Wing. The first CV-22 Ospreys to the 1st SOW at Hulburt Field in Florida. Operations of the B-52, B-1 and B-2 from Andersen AFB in Guam; ops out of Iraq and including the first C-130Es for the new Iraqi Air Force. First flight of the preproduction F-35 is also included amongst the many highlights.

In all, it is just what one would expect in a book of this quality and coverage. It is a book that I thoroughly enjoyed and I know that you will find it just as good.

September 2007

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