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Book Overview
Written by a pilot for the non-aviator, Strike Eagle puts the reader inside the cockpit of one of the world's most advanced fighters--the F-15E. It is a human-scale account of men at war.
Format:Mass Market Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1574888854
ISBN13:9781574888850
Release Date:September 2005
Publisher:Potomac Books
Length:230 Pages
Weight:0.45 lbs.
Dimensions:0.6" x 5.2" x 7.9"
Customer Reviews
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Fantastic insight to the pilots and their missions
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
When I bought this book I expected a fairly dry and technical recounting of the planes' operation in the '91 Arabian Gulf war. While there is much attention to technical details this book spends a lot of time focusing on the people that flew and supported these remarkable aircraft.If you're a fan of the "Mud Hen" or just interested in what it was really like to fly in Gulf War give this book a look. Well written and entertaining from cover to cover.
Great book!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
This is an unbelievably enjoying book. It really shows that the fighter pilot role is not easy. An excellent supplement to this book is the combat sim Janes F-15. As you can gain the terminology that will translate both ways. Also you will understand the F-15E's complicated radar, and the load put on the pilots
Excellent book for air combat enthusiast!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
Very good description of aircraft's weapons systems. It really changed my opinion of the War in the Gulf. I thought these pilots had it easy but it was a tough hard job flying these machines over extremely hazardous conditions.A good companion for this book is the Jane's F-15E computer flight simulation. You'll have an excellent hands on experience of what it's like to fly one of the finest Air Force Jets in the inventory.
Excelent book
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
This is one of the best military books i have read. It's details are great.
Brutally realistic account of life in the Strike Eagle!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
As a former F-15E WSO in the 336TFS depicted in this book, I can say with absolute confidence that this is a totally accurate account of the Strike Eagle in Desert Shield/Desert Storm. Mr. Smallwood took great pains to interview as many of us that flew the aircraft as was humanly possible and he has MORE facts than the Air Force in terms of the leadership problems and difficulties in fielding a new aircraft with new crewmember in a combat situation. This book brought back laughs, sobs and the very smell of being in the jet! He described instances that I was involved in as if he were standing there when it happened. If you ever looked at the F-15E and wondered what it would be like; read this book! It is very accurate and reflects the emotions of going off to "war" and being in combat. All of us that flew the aircraft salute Bill Smallwood for his insight and commitment to accuracy.
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