Thud Ridge

Author : Jack Broughton
Publisher : Crecy Pub
ISBN 13 : 9780859791168
Total Pages : 280 pages
Book Rating : 4.65/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Thud Ridge written by Jack Broughton and published by Crecy Pub. This book was released on 2006 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the story of a special breed of warrior, the fighter-bomber pilot; the story of valiant men who flew the F-105 Thunderchief 'Thud' Fighter-Bomber over the hostile skies of North Vietnam. From the briefing rooms to the bombing runs, Vice-Wing Commander Colonel Jack Broughton, recounts the tragedy and heartache, the high drama and flaming terror, the exhilaration and thrill of life on the edge. He relives the incredible feeling of high-speed, low-level sorties where SAM missiles, flak and MiGs were all in a day's work. The bravery of the pilots and their commitment to each other in times of extreme fear, crisis and catastrophe are highlighted by vivid, fast moving flying sequences. Thud Ridgeis a fascinating and graphic memorial to the courage of the men, the power of their machines and their dedication to their mission.

Author : Jack Broughton
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781888237092
Total Pages : 292 pages
Book Rating : 4.90/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Thud Ridge written by Jack Broughton and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the story of a special breed of warrior, the fighter-bomber pilot; the story of valiant men who flew the rugged F-105 Thunderchief 'Thud' fighter-bomber over the hostile skies of North Vietnam. From the briefing rooms to the bombing runs, Colonel Jack Broughton recounts the tragedy and heartache, the high drama and flaming terror, the exhilaration and thrill of life on the edge.

Author : Jack Broughton
Publisher : Bantam Books
ISBN 13 : 9780553251890
Total Pages : 292 pages
Book Rating : 4.99/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Thud Ridge written by Jack Broughton and published by Bantam Books. This book was released on 1985 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Peter E. Davies
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1849082553
Total Pages : 96 pages
Book Rating : 4.56/5 ( download)

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Download or read book F-105 Thunderchief Units of the Vietnam War written by Peter E. Davies and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2012-11-20 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Facing the most formidably concentrated air defences in history, pilots of the F-105D flew against North Vietnamese targets day after day during the 43 months of Operation Rolling Thunder. Despite its limited maneuverability and the lack of self-sealing fuel tanks, which made it susceptible to combat damage, the 'bombers' shot down 27 MiG fighters in 1966 – 67. This book illustrates the importance of the Thunderchief in the Rolling Thunder campaign, including the pioneering suppression of enemy air defences (SEAD) methods developed by the F-105 'Wild Weasel' crews. Discussing the aircraft's strengths and weaknesses and using first-hand narratives, Peter Davies captures the essence of flying the 'Thud' against heavy defences, and describes the development of wartime tactics and the heroic accomplishments of a selection of its aircrew.

Author : Jack Broughton
Publisher : Zenith Press
ISBN 13 : 9780760332177
Total Pages : 376 pages
Book Rating : 4.77/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Rupert Red Two written by Jack Broughton and published by Zenith Press. This book was released on 2008-01-15 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Den amerikanske pilot, Jack Broughton, beretter om sin indsats som jagerpilot.

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Publisher : Turner Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 1563110326
Total Pages : 162 pages
Book Rating : 4.20/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Red River Valley Fighter Pilots written by and published by Turner Publishing Company. This book was released on 1992-03 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Kevin Dockery
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 9780425223734
Total Pages : 316 pages
Book Rating : 4.36/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Operation Thunderhead written by Kevin Dockery and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2008 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sheds new light on Operation Thunderbolt, the 1972, classified mission on the part of U.S. Navy SEALs and Underwater Demolition Teams to rescue American POWs held captive in North Vietnam, offering full details on the mission and the men who took part.

Author : Randy R. Zahn
Publisher : Potomac Books, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1574885650
Total Pages : 295 pages
Book Rating : 4.51/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Snake Pilot written by Randy R. Zahn and published by Potomac Books, Inc.. This book was released on 2003 with total page 295 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Flies the reader into combat with the same elite air cavalry unit portrayed in the film "Apocalypse Now"

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Publisher : Potomac Books, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1597973297
Total Pages : 501 pages
Book Rating : 4.98/5 ( download)

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Download or read book 100 Missions North written by and published by Potomac Books, Inc.. This book was released on 2003 with total page 501 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 100 Missions North, Ken Bell recounts the harrowing sorties that he and his comrades flew in F-105 Thunderchiefs, the famous "Thud", in 1966-67, when pilots faced a 50 percent loss rate. What was it like to face these odds day after day? We learn that men sustained by faith in each other and joined by the unique bonds of combat can overcome anxiety, fear, and even terror to achieve common goals.

Author : Victor Vizcarra
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781781556450
Total Pages : 160 pages
Book Rating : 4.58/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Thud Pilot written by Victor Vizcarra and published by . This book was released on 2018-01-19 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thud Pilot is the personal account of a combat fighter pilot who flew the Air Force's premier fighter-bomber in the most dangerous skies over North Vietnam. In the first five years of the Vietnam War, the F-105 Thunderchief conducted 75 percent of the Air Force bombing missions over North Vietnam. Thud Pilot tells the story of the courageous men who flew the F-105 from its earliest combat deployment in 1964, and on through 1966, the year of its heaviest losses. The author's more significant missions, including his ejection and rescue over North Vietnam are described in detail and are accompanied by map drawings depicting the mission routes from take-off to refueling orbits, the target, and return. The book is full of several 'firsts' in the expanding air war over North Vietnam, including 'Operation Spring High, ' the first counter Surface-to-Air-Missile (SAM) strike in the history of aerial warfare. The personal perspective from years of combat experience reveals just how the political mismanagement and inane Rules of Engagement made them as much the hunted as they were the hunters. Thud Pilot goes beyond the battle air space and shares the emotional impact on the families left behind.