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Air Combat : An Oral History of Fighter Pilots

by Robert F Dorr
Air Combat : An Oral History of Fighter Pilots - Thryft
Air Combat : An Oral History of Fighter Pilots - Thryft

Sky-borne tales of courage, grit and heroism.

Air Combat: An Oral History of Fighter Pilots is a must-read for aviation enthusiasts and history buffs alike. The first-hand accounts of combat veterans provide an immersive reading experience that transports the reader to the skies, reliving the dogfights of World War II and the high-tech missile duels of today. The book also offers a detailed account of each pilot's airplane and its capabilities, making it an excellent reference for aviation enthusiasts. The most unique and distinctive feature of the book is the raw, emotional accounts of pilots facing their enemies in the sky, capturing the courage, grit, and heroism that define the incredible bravery of fighter pilots.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Air Combat : An Oral History of Fighter Pilots

by Robert F Dorr
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ISBN: 9780425211700
Author: Robert F Dorr
Publisher: Berkley Publishing Group
Date of Publication: 2006-09-05
Format: Hardback
Goodreads rating: 4.27
(rated by 22 readers)

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At 20,000 feet, any fight you survive is a victory...A fully-illustrated oral history of pilots and their planes.

From the savage dogfights of World War II to the high-tech missile duels of today, those who wage war in the skies-and the machines they fly-are a breed apart. These are their stories, in their own words.

In Air Combat, veteran and military author Robert F. Dorr has collected dozens of interviews from combat veterans who have experienced what it's like to face the enemy in the skies above-from the first days of World War II to the current war on terror. Each story offers a first-hand account of what it's like to be in the thick of the fight, describes the history, strengths, and weaknesses of each man's plane in detail, and offers readers a rare glimpse into the minds and hearts of those who dare to fight in the air.


Author: Robert F Dorr
Format: Hardback
Number of Pages: 343
Publisher: Berkley Publishing Group
Publication Date: 05 Sep 2006
 

Sky-borne tales of courage, grit and heroism.

Air Combat: An Oral History of Fighter Pilots is a must-read for aviation enthusiasts and history buffs alike. The first-hand accounts of combat veterans provide an immersive reading experience that transports the reader to the skies, reliving the dogfights of World War II and the high-tech missile duels of today. The book also offers a detailed account of each pilot's airplane and its capabilities, making it an excellent reference for aviation enthusiasts. The most unique and distinctive feature of the book is the raw, emotional accounts of pilots facing their enemies in the sky, capturing the courage, grit, and heroism that define the incredible bravery of fighter pilots.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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