Jerry Cook, Retired Air Force Reserve Brigadier General, grants readers the rare privilege of going along for the ride as he tells the fascinating story of how he became an Air Force pilot and flew numerous combat missions. Along the way he describes enduring fear and emotional extremes few fighter pilots have previously confessed to, immersing the reader in the rarefied-and very human-world of the jet fighter pilot.
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Da: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Codice articolo G007012549XI3N00
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Da: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Codice articolo G007012549XI4N00
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Da: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Hardback. Condizione: Fair. This is the best personal narrative of a start-to-finish career of a fighter pilot I have ever seen.factually accurate.pleasantly readable. It will captivate the neophyte to the world of flying and the old-hand as well.--Arthur H. Sanfelici, Editor, Aviation HistoryCLIMB ABOARD A JET FIGHTER FOR THE MOST HAIR-RAISING RIDE OF YOUR LIFE!Once a fighter pilot, always a fighter pilot. The old adage epitomizes Jerry Cook, who spent 28 years at the controls of Air Force jets, including some 400 hours flying F-4 Phantoms on combat missions over Vietnam. Here is an unflinching account of his experiences--alternately poignant and side-splitting, always extraordinarily honest and compelling.Cook gives you a rare insider's glimpse into the world of flying's elite, describing the rigorous training required to become an Air Force fighter pilot and revealing the true nature of men thought of as swaggering, larger-than-life top guns. You'll meet flesh-and-blood human beings who feel all the fears and misgivings you would expect of people facing death almost daily.Cook also whisks you along on heart-stopping combat missions. Fly with him in Air Force F-4 Phantoms over enemy territory dodging shrapnel, missiles, and other aircraft.Along the way, you'll get an eye-opening look at one of the most tumultous eras in U.S. history--as seen through the eyes of men who risked their lives for a cause that threatened to tear a nation apart. Codice articolo CIN007012549XA
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Da: World of Books Inc, Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Hardback. Condizione: Fair. This is the best personal narrative of a start-to-finish career of a fighter pilot I have ever seen.factually accurate.pleasantly readable. It will captivate the neophyte to the world of flying and the old-hand as well.--Arthur H. Sanfelici, Editor, Aviation HistoryCLIMB ABOARD A JET FIGHTER FOR THE MOST HAIR-RAISING RIDE OF YOUR LIFE!Once a fighter pilot, always a fighter pilot. The old adage epitomizes Jerry Cook, who spent 28 years at the controls of Air Force jets, including some 400 hours flying F-4 Phantoms on combat missions over Vietnam. Here is an unflinching account of his experiences--alternately poignant and side-splitting, always extraordinarily honest and compelling.Cook gives you a rare insider's glimpse into the world of flying's elite, describing the rigorous training required to become an Air Force fighter pilot and revealing the true nature of men thought of as swaggering, larger-than-life top guns. You'll meet flesh-and-blood human beings who feel all the fears and misgivings you would expect of people facing death almost daily.Cook also whisks you along on heart-stopping combat missions. Fly with him in Air Force F-4 Phantoms over enemy territory dodging shrapnel, missiles, and other aircraft.Along the way, you'll get an eye-opening look at one of the most tumultous eras in U.S. history--as seen through the eyes of men who risked their lives for a cause that threatened to tear a nation apart. Codice articolo CIN007012549XA
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Da: Better World Books: West, Reno, NV, U.S.A.
Condizione: Very Good. First Printing. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Codice articolo 15180469-6
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Da: Monroe Street Books, Middlebury, VT, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. 1st. 221 pages, hardcover. Dust jacket is clean and bright, as are interior pages. Blue cloth covers have some light bumping along the bottom edge, but are still in very good condition overall. This engaging biography chronicles the true adventures of a U.S. Air Force fighter who flew more than 400 combat hours while on duty in Vietnam. It provides a rare insider's glimpse into the world of the flying elite, detailing their education, training, emotions, and day to day experiences. Clean copy. Codice articolo 34376
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Da: biblioboy, North Providence, RI, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. First Edition. New York: McGraw-Hill 1996 Hardcover. 007012549X First edition. 223 pages. Near Fine copy [faint top edge foxing] in Fine jacket clph. Codice articolo 70773
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Da: Jay W. Nelson, Bookseller, IOBA, Austin, MN, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Codice articolo 043086
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Da: Book_Mob, Santa Clarita, CA, U.S.A.
hardcover. Condizione: Good. Minor wear on edges and corners. Clean pages with no markings. Ships same day in most cases!Any queries, just ask for photos. Your satisfaction matters! Codice articolo I3-12-08-26-001
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Da: Parrot Books, Hemel Hempstead, HERT, Regno Unito
Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Small name inside on front free endpaper. Codice articolo mon0000044982
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