Cold War Fighter Pilot [Paperback]

Harold Wade (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 6, 2006

For those would-be pilots who want to know what it is like to train for and to fly military jet fighters.

Product Details

• Paperback: 228 pages
• Publisher: Trafford Publishing (July 6, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1412032024
• ISBN-13: 978-1412032025
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 5.8 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,817,427 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book is exceptional, June 14, 2011

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Owen Younger - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Cold War Fighter Pilot (Kindle Edition)

Whether you're a pilot (of any experience level) or simply an aviation/military buff who has never been at the controls of an airplane, this book is an exceptional read. Captain Wade does a wonderful job giving you the feel of the Air Force culture of that period, of creating a picture of the lives of the men (they were all men back then) who kept us safe during the cold war, and of bringing us with him into the cockpit for many different flights and types of missions. As a jet pilot myself I found the discussion of instrument procedures and radar/ATC services fascinating - but I should also add that nothing he presented was too technical for anybody who might just be interested in some good flying stories. In every story I felt like I was right there in the cockpit with him. I was on the edge of my seat reading about his missed approach at well below minimum fuel, I could feel the pucker factor of returning from a middle of the night scramble back into below minimums weather that no freight dog would consider flying in, and I could feel the tension of trouble shooting maintenance problems in flight because they could not be clearly reproduced on the ground. This man can really tell a story, and I think I've learned some things from him.

Captain Wade, sir, America is strong today because men like you raised your right hand and swore to defend us. Whether those men strapped on airplanes, sat in front of scopes, turned wrenches, or operated a radio and code key in some remote place, you did it to make sure we stayed free. Thank you for your service.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Cold War Fighter Pilot, September 18, 2010

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Marjorie S Hogue (Vacaville, CA USA) - See all my reviews

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A great and direct book. I liked his writing style and his discriptions. You could see yourself there. Thanks for all you've done for our country.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Serious Joyride, April 27, 2010

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Thank you Mr. Wade! Really enjoyed flying second seat as an observer. You lived what I would like to have done had I had the smarts. I admire your style and class. Your learned abilities help keep America at the top of the heap! Your Air Force wife was a great example of sacrifice and devotion to all. Wow!