In Air Combat, veteran and military author Robert F. Dorr has collected dozens of interviews from combat veterans who have faced the enemy in the skies above-from the first days of World War II to the current war on terror. Each story offers a firsthand 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.
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Robert F. Dorr, a veteran, retired American diplomat, and author, has written more than 60 books on air operations. He lives with his family and Labrador retriever.
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At 8:00 A.M. that morning, second lieutenants George Welch and Kenneth Taylorboth new fighter pilotswere awakened at Wheeler Field, Hawaii, by exploding bombs. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
black jet, pursuit group, alert pad, bandit trains, flight discipline, aerial victories, flying class, aerial victory, air ace Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Air Force, World War, Pearl Harbor, Fighter Squadron, Fighter Group, Korean War, United States, North Vietnam, North Korea, Strike Eagle, North American, Shooting Star, Valley Forge, New Guinea, Yalu River, South Korea, Kimpo Air Base, Medal of Honor, Desert Storm, Flying Fortresses, Southeast Asia, South Vietnam, Fighter-Bomber Squadron, Tactical Fighter Wing, Marine Corps Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
At 8:00 A.M. that morning, second lieutenants George Welch and Kenneth Taylorboth new fighter pilotswere awakened at Wheeler Field, Hawaii, by exploding bombs. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
black jet, pursuit group, alert pad, bandit trains, flight discipline, aerial victories, flying class, aerial victory, air ace Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Air Force, World War, Pearl Harbor, Fighter Squadron, Fighter Group, Korean War, United States, North Vietnam, North Korea, Strike Eagle, North American, Shooting Star, Valley Forge, New Guinea, Yalu River, South Korea, Kimpo Air Base, Medal of Honor, Desert Storm, Flying Fortresses, Southeast Asia, South Vietnam, Fighter-Bomber Squadron, Tactical Fighter Wing, Marine Corps Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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