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Discover the gripping tale behind the legendary TOPGUN Navy Fighter School in this compelling B-format paperback. Written by Dan Pedersen, the founder of the program, this BRAND NEW book offers an insider's perspective on how a dedicated team transformed aerial combat during the Vietnam War. With 320 pages filled with captivating stories and insights, experience the urgency of March 1969 when American jets faced unprecedented losses. Learn how Pedersen, alongside his elite instructors known as the Original Eight, pioneered innovative strategies and practices that revolutionized the art of fighter combat. Their collective efforts not only enhanced the skills of naval aviators but also solidified TOPGUN's reputation as a premier fighter weapons school. Gain an appreciation for the dedication, teamwork, and ground-breaking tactics that led to America reclaiming control of the skies. A must-read for military enthusiasts, history buffs, and aviation fans alike, this book provides a thrilling account of risk-takers daring to challenge the status quo. This 2020 release from Penguin UK is the definitive account of how TOPGUN reshaped naval air combat and continues to influence military training today. Order now and unlock the secrets of aerial warfare with this extraordinary narrative. Fast delivery available to ensure you receive this important piece of aviation history without delay.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781405943826
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2020
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 320
Description:
The founder of the "Topgun" Navy Fighter School shares the remarkable inside story of how he and eight other risk-takers revolutionized the art of aerial combat.
March 1969. American jets are getting shot down at an unprecedented rate over Vietnam. In an urgent effort to regain the advantage the Admirals turn to a young naval aviator called Dan Pedersen.
Officially, the programme he set up was called the US Navy Fighter Weapons School. To everyone else it was known simply as TOPGUN
Pedersen's hand-picked team of instructors - the Original Eight - were the best of the best. Together, they revolutionised aerial warfare and rediscovered the lost art of fighter combat.
This is the extraordinary, thrilling story of how TOPGUN saw America reclaim the skies, by the man who created it.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781405943826
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2020
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 320
Description:
The founder of the "Topgun" Navy Fighter School shares the remarkable inside story of how he and eight other risk-takers revolutionized the art of aerial combat.
March 1969. American jets are getting shot down at an unprecedented rate over Vietnam. In an urgent effort to regain the advantage the Admirals turn to a young naval aviator called Dan Pedersen.
Officially, the programme he set up was called the US Navy Fighter Weapons School. To everyone else it was known simply as TOPGUN
Pedersen's hand-picked team of instructors - the Original Eight - were the best of the best. Together, they revolutionised aerial warfare and rediscovered the lost art of fighter combat.
This is the extraordinary, thrilling story of how TOPGUN saw America reclaim the skies, by the man who created it.