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From the F-4 Phantom to the new F-22 Raptor
fighter pilots tell their incredible flying stories of man and machine. Please
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Wings of Fury :
From Vietnam to the Gulf War by Robert K. Wilcox
Drawing on the experiences of Vietnam combat pilots and the new generation they
taught, aviation expert Robert Wilcox traces the rise of today's fighter pilots and the
transformation of aerial warfare. of photos. The author of Scream of Eagles brings
readers into the cockpits of America's elite jet fighters, tracing the rise of today's
fighter pilots and the transformation of aerial warfare, and presenting some of their most
harrowing stories. |
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Phantom over Vietnam : Fighter Pilot, USMC by
John Trotti
The author's first hand accounts of flying F-4's in Vietnam are so vivid you'll
think you are right there in the cockpit with him. His stories of dodging the
flak and SAM's day in and day out will give you a real appreciation of what the U.S.
pilot's went through. He also reflects upon the stupidity that command placed on
fighter operations which ultimately limited U.S. effectiveness in the outcome of
the war. |
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Grumman
F-14 Tomcat : Leading Us Navy Fleet Fighter by Dennis R.
Jenkins
This is the story behind the one of the best fighter planes in the world. As
a retired Navy test pilot stated, "I flew nearly every tactical airplane in the
U.S. inventory; as well as some foreign fighters including a couple of MiGs. If
I were to go to war tomorrow, I would pick the F-14 hands down."
Find out why. |
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Strike Eagle : Flying the F-15E in the Gulf War by
William Smallwood
Ever wondered what it would be like to go to war in the F-15E.
Author William Smallwood went beyond the call of duty by
interviewing as many Gulf War F-15E pilots as humanly possible. His effort resulted
in Strike Eagle which reflects not only the F15-E aircraft itself but the
feelings and emotions these pilots felt when they flew their missions. He reveals
many of the problems regarding leadership and finding a new aircraft with a new crew
member in a combat situation. The accuracy with which he depicts these accounts is
exemplary. |
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F-16
Fighting Falcon by Robbie Shaw
After being in service for over 20 years the F-16 Fighting Falcon remains a star
performer. Relatively lightweight and inexpensive this fighter operates with fly-by
-wire electronic controls. Capable of carrying up to 20 missiles along with its 20mm
canon the F-16 is a formidable war machine. Over 4,000 F-16's serve the US, NATO,
Asia and Latin America. During Desert Storm 13,500 F-16 sorties were flown - more than any
other type of aircraft. Let Robbie Shaw tell you more about this incredible
aircraft. |
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F/A-18
Hornet : How to Fly and Fight
by David C. Isby
By following a hypothetical mission set sometime in the near future, the full
capabilities of the McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 are revealed. With its APG-65 multimode radar
and infra-red search and tracking sensor, the Hornet can operate by day or by night over
the harshest environment of all: the ocean. It can carry a formidable ordinance load
including Harpoon anti-ship missiles and SLAM, it's equivalent for land targets. In this
scenario the Hornets use laser guided bombs for pinpoint precision against enemy missile
craft lurking among neutral shipping. Packed with technical details, insider information,
and more than 150 illustrations and action photos, this thrilling book puts readers in
command of this $24 million aircraft--without having to enlist! |
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Have Blue and the F-117a : Evolution of the 'Stealth Fighter' by
David C. Aronstein, Albert C. Piccirillo
Documents the history, observations, and lessons learned from the development and
acquisition of the first very-low-observable combat aircraft. Most of the material
presented in the book was once highly classified information. In 1978, the U.S. Air
Force initiated full-scale development of the F-117A under the Senior Trend program, which
aimed to create a weapon system capable of highly survivable precision attacks against an
enemy's high-value targets. In 1991, the aircraft played a key role in the air campaign
against Iraq during Operation Desert Storm. |
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F-22
Raptor by Bill Sweetman
U.S. Air Force's 21st-century air dominance fighter-the F-22 Raptor is
well documented. This soft cover version gives in-depth coverage of the
technical aspects of the incredible warplane we know as the Raptor. Filled with lots
of pictures and descriptions of the Raptor's capabilities, it is definitely a
"keeper" for any military aircraft enthusiast. Plus, we offer it at a
special low price! |
| The Harrier Story by Peter E.
Davies, Anthony M. Thornborough (Contributor) |
| F-86
Sabre (Warbird History) by Robert F. Dorr |
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