This is an excellent overview of aerial refueling. Unfortunately, this reprint is missing the first nine illustrations (between pages 1 and 22). I have read the original version, which was printed on glossy paper. It was exceptional. It is unfortuante that the U Mich reprint was not checked for completeness before it went to the printer. Very likely, every copy that Amazon stocks probably suffers from the same defect. I tried two copies and was forced to ask for a refund.