Ideal for fans of History Alive United States books

Survivalist handbook with pieces of Air Force history

Essential piece of any aircraft survival kit

This Air Force handbook was written to help pilots who find themselves in hostile environments. While it is designed for use in formal Air Force training, it is also useful for the general reader seeking a comprehensive and complete manual of outdoor survival techniques. Any US Army survival kit would also benefit from this handbook.
Among other pieces of professional and expert advice, the US Air Force Survival Handbook tells readers about:

Finding your way without a map

First aid for illness and injury

Finding food and water

Building a fire

Concealment techniques

Using ropes and tying knots

Survival at sea

Signaling for help

Animal tracking

Predicting the weather

Building shelters

Released on the 70th anniversary of the US Air Force, this book outlines specific survival threats found in many different types of terrain and how to survive them. It is invaluable to all who enjoy the outdoors and anyone who seeks insight into the training tactics of the US Air Force.