This book provides an overview of NATO and other Allied air power in the lengthy campaign to secure democracy in Afghanistan and destroy Taliban and other Islamic extremist terror forces in the combat zone. It contains a mix of explanatory text, diagrams and stunning action colour photography. Tim Ripley has had access to all NATO air bases in the area and brings an unprecedented degree of detail and accuracy to the book. AUTHOR: Tim Ripley is a correspondent for Jane's Defence Weekly and has covered widely during the recent Middle East wars. He is the author of more than 20 books, including Air War Iraq and 16 Air Assault Brigade. SELLING POINTS: . The first book to tackle the truth about the RAF's successes and failures during operations in Afghanistan . Stunning colour action photos throughout . Written by an author who has had years of experience with UK forces in action in the area ILLUSTRATIONS 250 photographs *