{"product_id":"world-class-diamondbacks-us-navy-squadron-histories-no-306","title":"World Class DIAMONDBACKS — US NAVY SQUADRON HISTORIES - NO. 306 —","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left; background-color: #f7f8f9; padding: 20px; border-left: 4px solid #647382;\"\u003eA comprehensive pictorial history of Strike Fighter Squadron 102 (VFA-102), the Diamondbacks, featuring detailed documentation and photography. Dedicated to Bob Lawson's legacy in Naval Aviation History.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-bottom: 13px;\"\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; height: 205.8px;\" class=\"table table-striped\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 14.7px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 43.287%; height: 14.7px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 76.6204%; height: 14.7px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e978-1-734972-7-3-3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 14.7px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 43.287%; height: 14.7px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBook cover finish(es)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 76.6204%; height: 14.7px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect paperback\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 14.7px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 43.287%; height: 14.7px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecial Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 76.6204%; height: 14.7px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"55\" data-end=\"257\"\u003eThis book is dedicated to the memory of Robert (Bob) L. Lawson (1934–2019), mentor and friend, whose photography and collection helped preserve and document in detail the history of U.S. Naval Aviation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"259\" data-end=\"516\"\u003eBob spent decades pursuing this passion and generously shared his work with all who shared his love of Naval Aviation. For that, the author and countless others salute Bob and express their everlasting gratitude for his dedication to Naval Aviation history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 14.7px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 43.287%; height: 14.7px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 76.6204%; height: 14.7px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLike NEW\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 14.7px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 43.287%; height: 14.7px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthor(s)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 76.6204%; height: 14.7px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAngelo Romano\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 14.7px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 43.287%; height: 14.7px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublisher\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 76.6204%; height: 14.7px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGinter Books\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 14.7px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 43.287%; height: 14.7px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNumber of pages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 76.6204%; height: 14.7px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e288\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 14.7px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 43.287%; height: 14.7px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublished date\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 76.6204%; height: 14.7px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2020\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 14.7px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 43.287%; height: 14.7px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLanguage(s)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 76.6204%; height: 14.7px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnglish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 14.7px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 43.287%; height: 14.7px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollection \/ Series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 76.6204%; height: 14.7px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUS Navy Squadron Histories - No. 306\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 14.7px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 43.287%; height: 14.7px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 76.6204%; height: 14.7px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e21 x 28 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 29.4px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 43.287%; height: 29.4px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCategorie(s)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 76.6204%; height: 29.4px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• AVIATION NAVALE\u003cbr\u003e• AVIATION MILITAIRE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-bottom: 13px;\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:94d7b9a6-9681-4fc2-a9f4-61eb44bd4080-147\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-250\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"5f25a7ec-dcf8-4eff-8034-206d2556dce8\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"88\" data-end=\"390\"\u003eThis book provides a comprehensive history of Fighter Squadron 102 (VF-102) “Diamondbacks,” one of the most recognizable fighter squadrons in U.S. Naval Aviation. From its early years through its operational peak, the volume traces the squadron’s evolution, aircraft transitions, and major deployments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"392\" data-end=\"769\"\u003eSpecial attention is given to the squadron’s aircraft types, including the F-4 Phantom II and later the iconic F-14 Tomcat, along with their distinctive markings and color schemes. Operational deployments in the Mediterranean, Atlantic, and Middle East are covered, highlighting the squadron’s role aboard U.S. Navy aircraft carriers during key periods of modern naval history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"771\" data-end=\"1037\"\u003eRichly illustrated, the book features detailed color profiles, rare archival photographs, and high-quality operational imagery documenting both aircraft and personnel. 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