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"...an engaging and readable book." -- Alaska History, Spring/Fall 2003

"Andrew Jampoler... has spun a memorable tale... overall'Adak' is an adventure story to rival the best you've ever read." -- Daniel Ford, The Wall Street Journal, May 16, 2003


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In the tradition of great tales of men against the sea, this story offers a compelling look at courage and commitment in the face of certain tragedy. It is a powerful blend of human drama and real-life naval operations, but unlike most books in the genre, its heroes are airmen not seamen, and most survived their ordeal. Published on the twentieth-fifth anniversary of Alfa Foxtrot 586's fatal mission as a tribute to those lost, the account was written by a naval aviator who has flown the same aircraft on the same mission from the same air base. The aircraft is a P-3 Orion on station during a sensitive mission off the Kamchatka Peninsula in the north Pacific. The time is mid-day on 26 October 1978. Andy Jampoler takes readers into the cockpit of the turboprop as a propeller malfunction turns into an engine fire, eventually forcing Jerry Grigsby to ditch his patrol plane into the empty, mountainous seas west of the Aleutian Islands. His fourteen crewmembers, strapped in their seats, expect the worst--and get it. The aircraft goes down in just ninety seconds, taking one of the three rafts with it. A second raft, terribly overcrowded, soon begins to leak.

The flight crew's desperate battle to survive is told with the authority, drama, and sensitivity that only someone with the author's background could provide. He draws on interviews with survivors, searchers, and even the master of the Soviet fishing trawler that saved the living and recovered the bodies of the dead. He also draws on recordings of radio communications, messages in the files of the state and defense departments, and the patrol squadron's own investigation of the ditching. Everyone who likes survival epics and enjoys reading sea and air adventures will be entertained by this engrossing true story. 240 pages. 11 photographs. 5 line drawings. 3 maps. Notes. Bibliography. Hardcover. 6 x 9 inches.

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  • Hardcover: 240 pages
  • Publisher: US Naval Institute Press; illustrated edition edition (May 31, 2003)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1591144124
  • ISBN-13: 978-1591144120
  • Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.4 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars These guys are heroes....., April 10, 2004
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As the son of a Navy P-3 (and sea plane) pilot and former CO of VP-9, this book hit very close to home for me. The story is well-written and extremely emotional, at least to anyone who has ever had a loved one fly in harm's way. When you're a kid, and your Dad flies Navy planes for a living, you never really consider the risks and dangers. This true story demonstrates what these men faced on a daily basis and shows how their endless training and attention to detail was essential to their survival. You wouldn't expect a Navy flyer turned author to write a tear jerker, but that is certainly what Andy Jampoler has done, at least for me. Thinking back on all those flights, all those deployments, all those "close" calls with engine failure, and realizing that it could have been my family welcoming back a box instead of a father, there simply is no way not to shed a tear of both sorrow and thanks. The men of PD-2 were heroes in the traditional sense; they did their jobs in the face of incredible danger, some losing their lives in the process. But for me, what this book really shows is that tragedy doesn't make heroes. For every Jerry Grigsby, Ed Caylor and John Ball, there were thousands of other Navy officers and men who were just a much heroes. In this time of war, it's important to remember that.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The Navy's Perfect Storm, May 28, 2003
By Henry J Hendrix II (Washington, DC) - See all my reviews
This is a superb book about the heroism of a Navy patrol plane crew that goes down in the midst of a raging north Pacific storm, and the men who dare the elements to rescue them. A well know story within naval aviation, it is thrilling to read this riveting account, and it is great to know that many others will have the opportunity to learn this tragic yet uplifting tale. I first heard this story from one of the survivors who visited my squadron many years ago, and it dramaticly affected the way I look at my job. I recommend it to everyone.
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Very readable, June 10, 2003
By Jonathan C. Feller (New Rochelle, NY United States) - See all my reviews
I read this very exciting account of the rescue of these flyers in two sittings. Capt. Jampoler brings the story to life by presenting, "Finding of Facts," from the official investigation and then tells us the details in a very readable way. Jampoler also brings humor into this heroic story. He explains that the Navy does not train flyers to use survival suits in freezing water because it is akin to "practice bleeding."
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Survival Story
Like many of the previous reviewers, I found out about this book due to a personal connection with VP-9: my father was in the squadron during the time described in this book. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Rich_in_CO

5.0 out of 5 stars Gripping
As a former P-3 crewmember who flew out of Kef and Adak this is a not to put down book. It brings to life those events which we all considered as part of our jobs, but never... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Ralph A. Hotton

5.0 out of 5 stars Realistic and Well Written
I was stationed on Adak (NSGA) and was sitting on watch the day PD-02 went in the water. I recall the day very well. Read more
Published on August 4, 2006 by Dirsup

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding!
A great read for all. Even better for us P-3 guys, gives great insight on many of the "why's" from emergency procedures. Read more
Published on February 21, 2006 by Jason

5.0 out of 5 stars From a former aircrew member on P-3 aircraft.
Having flown in P-3s in the early 70's and knowing all too well the rigors that these crews faced, I found this book to be a very well written and accurate account of what can... Read more
Published on January 19, 2004 by stebo222

5.0 out of 5 stars When you were there...the book takes on a new meaning.
I was a mechanic with VP-9 when PD-02 went down off of the coast of Russia and went on to become a flight engineer with the Golden Eagles and had the opportunity to fly with Ed... Read more
Published on January 4, 2004 by Dean B. Sinerius

5.0 out of 5 stars Movie Time
You won't be able to put the book down. The Rescue of Alfa Foxtrot 586 should be made into a movie. There are heroes galore and this story shouid be told to a larger audience.
Published on June 20, 2003 by Keith Denigan

5.0 out of 5 stars When you have a "bad day at the office"...
This book amazingly recreates the scene of a horrific chain of events back on a cold day in Oct 1978. Read more
Published on June 10, 2003 by John Ball Jr.

5.0 out of 5 stars Detailed and Riveting
This is a riveting account of the horrific North Pacific ditching of P-3 Orion AF-586 (PD-2) in 1978. Thorough research and interviews bring the crew to life on the page. Read more
Published on May 11, 2003 by Lynellen Perry

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