Thud Pilot

Author : Victor Vizcarra
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781781556450
Total Pages : 160 pages
Book Rating : 4.58/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Thud Pilot written by Victor Vizcarra and published by . This book was released on 2018-01-19 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thud Pilot is the personal account of a combat fighter pilot who flew the Air Force's premier fighter-bomber in the most dangerous skies over North Vietnam. In the first five years of the Vietnam War, the F-105 Thunderchief conducted 75 percent of the Air Force bombing missions over North Vietnam. Thud Pilot tells the story of the courageous men who flew the F-105 from its earliest combat deployment in 1964, and on through 1966, the year of its heaviest losses. The author's more significant missions, including his ejection and rescue over North Vietnam are described in detail and are accompanied by map drawings depicting the mission routes from take-off to refueling orbits, the target, and return. The book is full of several 'firsts' in the expanding air war over North Vietnam, including 'Operation Spring High, ' the first counter Surface-to-Air-Missile (SAM) strike in the history of aerial warfare. The personal perspective from years of combat experience reveals just how the political mismanagement and inane Rules of Engagement made them as much the hunted as they were the hunters. Thud Pilot goes beyond the battle air space and shares the emotional impact on the families left behind.

Author : Jack Broughton
Publisher : Crecy Pub
ISBN 13 : 9780859791168
Total Pages : 280 pages
Book Rating : 4.65/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Thud Ridge written by Jack Broughton and published by Crecy Pub. This book was released on 2006 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the story of a special breed of warrior, the fighter-bomber pilot; the story of valiant men who flew the F-105 Thunderchief 'Thud' Fighter-Bomber over the hostile skies of North Vietnam. From the briefing rooms to the bombing runs, Vice-Wing Commander Colonel Jack Broughton, recounts the tragedy and heartache, the high drama and flaming terror, the exhilaration and thrill of life on the edge. He relives the incredible feeling of high-speed, low-level sorties where SAM missiles, flak and MiGs were all in a day's work. The bravery of the pilots and their commitment to each other in times of extreme fear, crisis and catastrophe are highlighted by vivid, fast moving flying sequences. Thud Ridgeis a fascinating and graphic memorial to the courage of the men, the power of their machines and their dedication to their mission.

Author : Jud McLester
Publisher : AuthorHouse
ISBN 13 : 1414011598
Total Pages : 382 pages
Book Rating : 4.92/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Thru a Pilot's Eye written by Jud McLester and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2004 with total page 382 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 208 pages
Book Rating : 4.97/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Air Reservist written by and published by . This book was released on 1983 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Curtis C. Truver
Publisher : Trafford Publishing
ISBN 13 : 141200456X
Total Pages : 84 pages
Book Rating : 4.65/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Sketches from a Pilot's Life written by Curtis C. Truver and published by Trafford Publishing. This book was released on 2003 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ten various real life experiences selected from 55 years of aviation life.

Author : Warren Kerzon
Publisher : Lulu.com
ISBN 13 : 1329914643
Total Pages : 184 pages
Book Rating : 4.43/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Throw a Nickel on the Grass, a Fighter Pilot's Life Narrative written by Warren Kerzon and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2016-03-10 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Personal history of my 22+ years as an Air Force fighter pilot starting when I first dreamed about my future career, through flight school, operational experience in France, Germany, then Test Pilot School, flight test projects, combat experience in Southeast Asia, and other assignments; short summary of follow-on 15-year career in the aerospace industry.

Author : John M. Campbell
Publisher : Schiffer Military History
ISBN 13 : 9780764300622
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.28/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Roll Call written by John M. Campbell and published by Schiffer Military History. This book was released on 1996 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Information is included as to where each plane served, who flew it and the ultimate fate of each THUD. Contains photographs of different serial numbers, including the two F-105s that were flown on Medal of Honor missions.

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Publisher : Turner Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 1563110326
Total Pages : 162 pages
Book Rating : 4.20/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Red River Valley Fighter Pilots written by and published by Turner Publishing Company. This book was released on 1992-03 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Robin Higham
Publisher : Stackpole Books
ISBN 13 : 9780811732383
Total Pages : 452 pages
Book Rating : 4.8X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Flying American Combat Aircraft written by Robin Higham and published by Stackpole Books. This book was released on 2005 with total page 452 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Riveting accounts from the pilots who flew such planes as the F-15, B-52, C-130, and many moreDozens of in-the-cockpit photosThis sequel to Flying American Combat Aircraft of World War II spans the Cold War, taking a look at the planes that defined the era and fought in places like Korea and Vietnam. Covering all manner of aircraft-including fighters, bombers, and transports-seasoned pilots tell what it was really like to be in the cockpit of some of the world's classic planes.

Author : Bob Tuxford
Publisher : Grub Street Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1910690775
Total Pages : 225 pages
Book Rating : 4.72/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Contact! written by Bob Tuxford and published by Grub Street Publishing. This book was released on 2016-08-05 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A retired RAF Squadron Leader recounts his decades of service in Cold War combat zones across the globe, including his crucial role in the Falklands. Joining the Royal Air Force in 1970, Bob Tuxford distinguished himself as a fighter pilot, test pilot, squadron leader and flying instructor. In this enthralling memoir, he shares his story of active service across the world. Among other episodes, Tuxford details his exchange tour in the US Air Force and his courageous mission during the Falklands war that earned him an Air Force Cross for Gallantry. As a Victor tanker captain, Tuxford had the job of executing air-to-air refueling operations through the 1970s and early 1980s. This experience prepared him for the vital role he played in the first Black Buck mission during the Falklands campaign. Tuxford was the last Victor tanker to refuel the Vulcan piloted by Martin Withers before bombing commenced on that fateful night in 1982. Later in his career, Bob became the senior test pilot on the heavy aircraft test squadron at the Aircraft and Armament Experimental Establishment, Boscombe Down. In Contact!, Tuxford offers an intimate look at life in the RAF while shedding light on the importance of tanker squadrons during the Cold War.