{"product_id":"behind-the-lines","title":"Behind the Lines: The Evolution of United States Air Force Special Operations","description":"\u003cp\u003eAir Force special operations have long depended on aviation, technical skill, preparation, and people willing to undertake demanding missions. Behind the Lines examines the history and development of these capabilities and the men and women who made them possible. Through a historical lens, David Burnell explores the organizational and operational demands of specialized airpower and the often-unseen effort behind successful missions. The result is an accessible introduction to a distinctive part of military history, with an emphasis on professional service rather than mythmaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCapabilities associated with special operations did not appear fully formed. They developed through changes in aircraft, doctrine, training, organization, and the demands of missions that conventional structures could not always address. Burnell traces the broad evolution of Air Force special operations and the coordination required to put specialized aviation into service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book gives interested readers historical context for the people and systems behind these operations. It emphasizes preparation and institutional learning, avoiding the temptation to reduce complex missions to a single heroic figure. Behind the Lines is intended for aviation enthusiasts, veterans, and readers who want a clearer picture of a demanding and often misunderstood part of military service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable formats:\u003c\/strong\u003e Downloadable EPUB eBook or MP3 audiobook. This is a digital product, not a physical book.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"David Burnell","offers":[{"title":"eBook (EPUB)","offer_id":71629746438397,"sku":"DB-BOOK-016-EPUB","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Audiobook (MP3)","offer_id":71629746471165,"sku":"DB-BOOK-016-MP3","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0848\/7800\/0381\/files\/BehindTheLineseBookCover.jpg?v=1792636830","url":"https:\/\/davidburnell.com\/products\/behind-the-lines","provider":"DAVID BURNELL","version":"1.0","type":"link"}