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Good to Go: The Rescue of Capt. Scott O'Grady, USAF, from Bosnia

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Lance Cpl Williams, my cousin, was involved in this rescue mission. He stated that this book was accurate, and very well told. I myself, in the military, enjoyed reading this book because of the heroics displayed by all who took part in the rescue.

Moment-by-moment, we follow EVERYONE involved in the Captain Scott O'Grady rescue: thoughts they had, actions they took, decisions they had to make, as the situation unfolded, it is told from the standpoint of the commander, the men on the ground, the pilots of the 40 assorted types of aircraft on the rescue mission, and of course the man on the ground waiting and hoping for pick-up after days without food in enemy territory. This book held me riveted--you truly have a sense of being there, and certainly have a greater appreciation for all the "cogs in the wheel" it takes to pull off a mission successfully.

I'm so impressed with our military. The men that flew into Bosnia to rescue Scott O'Grady are true hero's. This book goes into a lot of detail on how our armed forces work together in crisis situations. It's awesome!!

The account of Capt. O'Grady was of personal interest to me. I deal with much of the same equipment that he entrusted his life with. His Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape instructors must be quite proud of him. As well as his Life Support Equipment Maintainers. Great job to all involved in the rescue mission!

I'm so impressed with our military. The men that flew into Bosnia to rescue Scott O'Grady are true hero's. This book goes into a lot of detail on how our armed forces work together in crisis situations. It's awesome!!

Really a collection of statements and not a book. Reads like a court transcript. Some insight or history or something would have Ben an improvement. Unfortunate since the events and plan are very interesting.

As a wife of one the members of the TRAP mission it was great to finally read something about the men that risked their lives to save Capt. O'Grady. America views O'Grady as a hero, when in truth the Marines are the heros. Imagine, for a moment reading all of the quotes, from the men and not just reading a meaningless name, but actually remembering BBQs, nights out together, and watching their children grow before your eyes. This book gave an insight on the men. Everyone knows everything about O'Grady, but what do you know about the men that made it possible for him to live?

As a footnote: my husband (in the book Cpl Lindsey--he has continued his faithful service and has been promoted)doesn't not share my sentiments. He sees it as a job--that's what he is paid to do. He doesn't even like talking about it.
I am proud that names were put to the other key players in this story!

This is a well researched book, but it is slow moving and got very boring at times. If you want to read the story from the folks who planned and executed the mission this is the book that tells their side, but it lacks a certain excitement. Capt O'Grady is quoted only a few times. I was surprised that certain mistakes made during the planning and execution of the rescue were disclosed.

Embelished. Know inside story. Should NEVER have been shot down in the first place. Laundry list of errors on ground starting with basic rescue procedures.