Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II: The 'Warthog' Ground Attack Aircraft
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9781526759276
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Peter C. Smith., & Peter C. Smith|AUTHOR. (2021). Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II: The 'Warthog' Ground Attack Aircraft . Pen & Sword Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Peter C. Smith and Peter C. Smith|AUTHOR. 2021. Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II: The 'Warthog' Ground Attack Aircraft. Pen & Sword Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Peter C. Smith and Peter C. Smith|AUTHOR. Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II: The 'Warthog' Ground Attack Aircraft Pen & Sword Books, 2021.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Peter C. Smith, and Peter C. Smith|AUTHOR. Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II: The 'Warthog' Ground Attack Aircraft Pen & Sword Books, 2021.
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Full title | fairchild republic a 10 thunderbolt ii the warthog ground attack aircraft |
Author | smith peter c |
Grouping Category | book |
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