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Book Synopsis Flight Lines by : Captain (Retd) A. Kent Smerdon
Download or read book Flight Lines written by Captain (Retd) A. Kent Smerdon and published by FriesenPress. This book was released on 2017-04-17 with total page 275 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Almost forty years of professional flying in more than a dozen aircraft types—from supersonic RCAF jet fighters to helicopters to B747s—along with summer flying training while attending The Royal Military College of Canada, a solid career on the flight decks of a fleet of Air Canada aircraft, RCAF/Government VIP Challenger flights transporting heads of state and royal houses, and a career finishing in the left seat of the Boeing 767 comprise the high-flying highlights of retired Captain A. Kent Smerdon’s career as a pilot. And it makes for a fascinating read. Here, find a highly personal collection of airborne war stories that capture the experience of a career spent on many different kinds of wings. Flight Lines: Assorted Lies, Recollections, and War Stories is fast-paced and delightfully studded with personal touches, high drama, and thundering humour. Readers are treated to the inside experiences of a flying man, complete with intimate insights, technical asides and a steady current of entertaining stories about the enduringly compelling adventures of a full-throttle life airborne.
Book Synopsis Among Heroes: Tales of the Jungle Skippers by : Philip Brinson
Download or read book Among Heroes: Tales of the Jungle Skippers written by Philip Brinson and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2012-01-10 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Formed just two months after Pearl Harbor and rushed to the Pacific by General MacArthur, the 317th Troop Carrier Group entered combat at Wau, New Guinea just one week after landing in Australia. For over two and a half years the men of the 317th flew their unarmed transports over enemy-held territory while living in the hot, humid, disease-infested jungles of New Guinea and the Philippines; many times subjected to Japanese bombings and ground attacks. Their reputation of getting the job done at all costs resulted in the Group being chosen by the 5th AF's General Kenney as the Troop Carrier Group to drop paratroopers in the SWPA; participating in all five major parachute drops in the Pacific: Nadzab, Noemfoor, Tagaytay Ridge, Corregidor and Aparri. These stories, told by the men themselves, chronicle the actions of both the air crews and the often forgotten men on the ground; during and immediately following the war in the Pacific.
Book Synopsis Grandfather's Tales by : Lyle Hilfigure Jr.
Download or read book Grandfather's Tales written by Lyle Hilfigure Jr. and published by Dorrance Publishing. This book was released on 2021-01-05 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Grandfather's Tales By: Lyle F. Hilfigure Jr. After being diagnosed with MSA, Lyle F. Hilfigure Jr. decided that he was going to write a collection of stories for his future grandchildren. With the unfortunate thought of likely not meeting his grandchildren, Hilfigure’s stories let them know what kind of a person their grandfather turned out to be.
Book Synopsis Why I Hate Flying by : Henry Mintzberg
Download or read book Why I Hate Flying written by Henry Mintzberg and published by Texere Publishing. This book was released on 2001 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides an irreverent look at waiting at check-in, security gate, crowded seating, and airline food.
Download or read book Taildragger Tales written by Daniel Ford and published by Warbird Books. This book was released on 2016-04-18 with total page 49 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Daniel Ford learned to fly at the age when most of us are well into retirement. In this short book, he tells how it was to have a flight instructor one-third his age, to make a Sentimental Journey to the Pennsylvania airport where the Piper Cub first saw the light of day, to practice spins and aerobatic turns in a Great Lakes biplane, to fly low and slow in New Jersey, to make a leisurely tour around the Big Lake and into his past, and to have a close encounter with the National Defense Emergency of September 11, 2001. A delightful read for anyone who ever dreamed of becoming a pilot. Illustrated; about 11,000 words.
Book Synopsis Tales from the Frontline by : Ray Deacon
Download or read book Tales from the Frontline written by Ray Deacon and published by Pen and Sword. This book was released on 2020-03-19 with total page 505 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fully illustrated account of Middle East Command’s strike force as told by its pilots and airmen, from the author of Hunters Over Arabia. After two years servicing Vampire trainers at the RAF’s Central Flying School, Ray Deacon left Little Rissington and joined thirty fellow airmen for a voyage out to Aden aboard HMT Nevassa on her last sailing as a troopship. Posted to 8 Squadron at RAF Khormaksar, he spent the next two years living and working in the torrid heat of this desert outpost. It had its compensations, however—the opportunity not only to experience life on a busy front-line operational squadron while working on ground attack and fighter reconnaissance versions of the Hawker Hunter, but to savor the delights of a trip in aeronautical engineer Sydney Camm’s most versatile aircraft topping his list. In addition to defending the skies above Aden and its Protectorates, Middle East Command expended a large proportion of its energy supporting army activities in the mountains of the Aden hinterland: dropping supplies, transporting personnel between posts, and in the case of the Hunter squadrons, attacking dissident targets and patrolling the border with Yemen. It was against this background that Deacon wrote his first book on RAF Middle East Command operations, Hunters over Arabia. Tales from the Frontline: Middle East Hunters is a fully illustrated companion volume that comprises anecdotes, stories, and experiences of life on the Hunter squadrons as told by the pilots and airmen who flew and maintained the Hunter during its twelve-year tenure in Arabia.
Book Synopsis The Great Shark Hunt by : Hunter S. Thompson
Download or read book The Great Shark Hunt written by Hunter S. Thompson and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2003-11-06 with total page 626 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first volume of the Gonzo papers shows the brilliant, ranting observations and cultural commentary of Thompson at his best.
Book Synopsis Maisy Goes on a Plane by : Lucy Cousins
Download or read book Maisy Goes on a Plane written by Lucy Cousins and published by Candlewick Press. This book was released on 2015-10-13 with total page 31 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What’s it like to travel by plane for the first time? Little flyers are in good company with Maisy leading the way. Maisy is going to visit her friend Ella, and she is taking a plane to get there. She’s very excited! Join the mouse as she checks in at the airport, finds her seat (by the window!) and makes some new friends on her flight. From the whoosh at takeoff to waiting in line for the bathroom, from buckling seat belts to arriving in a whole new wonderful place, flying is more fun with a friend like Maisy on board.
Download or read book The Airport Book written by Lisa Brown and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2016-05-10 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "An exploratory journey through the airport"--
Download or read book Vulcan Boys written by Tony Blackman and published by Grub Street Publishers. This book was released on 2015-07-19 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An in-depth look at these Cold War–era bombers, in the words of those who flew them—includes photos. The Vulcan, the second of the three V bombers built to guard the United Kingdom during the Cold War, has become an aviation icon like the Spitfire, its delta shape as instantly recognizable as the howling noise it makes when the engines are opened for takeoff. Vulcan Boys is the first book about this bomber recounted completely firsthand by the operators themselves. It tells the story of the aircraft from its design conception through the Cold War, when it played out its most important job as Britain’s nuclear deterrent; it also reveals the significant role its bombs and missiles played in liberating the Falkland Islands, for which it gained much celebrity. These individual accounts detail how hours at a time were spent waiting to be scrambled to defend the country in the event of a third world war, and how pilots’ aggressive skills were honed by carrying out Lone Ranger sorties flying to the United States and westward around the world, and taking part in Giant Voice and Red Flag, competitive exercises against the US Strategic Air Command. The attacks in the Falklands using Shrike missiles are described accurately and in great detail for the first time, including the landing at Rio de Janeiro alongside a vivid account of Black Buck 2. Vulcan Boys is a fascinating and completely authentic read reminding us of the Cold War, how it was fought, and the considerable effort required to prevent all-out nuclear war.
Book Synopsis The Spine-Chilling Tales for Halloween by : Charles Dickens
Download or read book The Spine-Chilling Tales for Halloween written by Charles Dickens and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-12-11 with total page 9072 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Spine-Chilling Tales for Halloween embodies a curated collection that traverses the dark, enigmatic corridors of Gothic horror, supernatural mysteries, and eerie folklore. Capturing a broad sweep of literary stylesfrom the melancholic and haunting narratives of the Victorian Gothic to the cosmic horror and psychological depths explored in early 20th-century literaturethis anthology showcases the remarkable diversity and enduring appeal of horror fiction. Standout pieces, ranging from the ominous and unsettling to tales of the grotesque and uncanny, underscore the richness of the genre, without tying the collections significance to any single author, instead praising the collective mastery of its contributors. The authors represented in this volume are titans in the realm of dark fiction, each contributing uniquely to the tapestry of horror and suspense literature. From Charles Dickens ghostly narratives to H.P. Lovecrafts cosmic dread, and Mary Shelleys groundbreaking Gothic novel, their works have not merely defined but also continuously reshaped the boundaries of the genre. These writers, belonging to various historical and cultural epochs, collectively embody the evolution of horror literature, engaging with societal fears and individual anxieties in ways that remain profoundly impactful today. The Spine-Chilling Tales for Halloween is an indispensable tome for aficionados and newcomers alike, offering a panoramic view of horrors literary landscape. This anthology invites readers to immerse themselves in the depth and breadth of its pages, presenting a unique opportunity to explore a constellation of fears and fascinations across ages. For those seeking to delve into the shadows of the human psyche through the prism of varied literary craftsmanship, this collection promises an enriching journey through the many moods of horror and suspense.
Book Synopsis Behold a Pale Horse by : William Cooper
Download or read book Behold a Pale Horse written by William Cooper and published by Light Technology Publishing. This book was released on 2012-04-11 with total page 688 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bill Cooper, former United States Naval Intelligence Briefing Team member, reveals information that remains hidden from the public eye. This information has been kept in Top Secret government files since the 1940s. His audiences hear the truth unfold as he writes about the assassination of John F. Kennedy, the war on drugs, the Secret Government and UFOs. Bill is a lucid, rational and powerful speaker who intent is to inform and to empower his audience. Standing room only is normal. His presentation and information transcend partisan affiliations as he clearly addresses issues in a way that has a striking impact on listeners of all backgrounds and interests. He has spoken to many groups throughout the United States and has appeared regularly on many radio talk shows and on television. In 1988 Bill decided to "talk" due to events then taking place worldwide, events which he had seen plans for back in the early '70s. Since Bill has been "talking," he has correctly predicted the lowering of the Iron Curtain, the fall of the Berlin Wall and the invasion of Panama. All Bill's predictions were on record well before the events occurred. Bill is not a psychic. His information comes from Top Secret documents that he read while with the Intelligence Briefing Team and from over 17 years of thorough research. "Bill Cooper is the world's leading expert on UFOs." -- Billy Goodman, KVEG, Las Vegas. "The onlt man in America who has all the pieces to the puzzle that has troubled so many for so long." -- Anthony Hilder, Radio Free America "William Cooper may be one of America's greatest heros, and this story may be the biggest story in the history of the world." -- Mills Crenshaw, KTALK, Salt Lake City. "Like it or not, everything is changing. The result will be the most wonderful experience in the history of man or the most horrible enslavement that you can imagine. Be active or abdicate, the future is in your hands." -- William Cooper, October 24, 1989.
Book Synopsis The Lightning Boys by : Richard Pike
Download or read book The Lightning Boys written by Richard Pike and published by Grub Street Publishers. This book was released on 2011-09-20 with total page 311 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “A good read both to aviators in general and to the Lightning fraternity in particular” (Royal Air Force Historical Society). According to a recent international study, the Lightning is the fifth most popular military aircraft of all time. With over twenty individual stories from former Lightning pilots, this book relates the highs and lows, the dramas and the demands of those who operated this iconic aircraft until its sharp end. Tales include the recollections of an aerobatic display pilot, an implausible yet true account of telepathic communication, and an extraordinary episode in which a Lightning pilot on an exchange program with the French Air Force became embroiled in a mid-air collision. An unverified, but likely genuine, world record is also revealed in one of the chapters. In addition to the original photographs that accompany the text, the renowned aviation artist Chris Stone, a former Lightning pilot himself, has provided a unique sketch as well as copies of some of his paintings, offering a look at this amazing aircraft that will appeal to the general reader as well as the enthusiast.
Download or read book A Day in the Life written by Bob Barnett and published by Dorrance Publishing. This book was released on 2022-03-16 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Day in the Life By: Bob Barnett A Day in the Life is a delightful collection of short stories that give a behind-the-scenes view of what it’s really like to be in the United States Marine Corps. From pulling off elaborate pranks to getting lost during training and having to camp in the freezing rain, this collection is both hilarious and heartfelt, and shows that even members of the world’s most elite combat force can have a little fun too.
Book Synopsis They Never Saw Me Then by : Richard H. Timberlake Jr.
Download or read book They Never Saw Me Then written by Richard H. Timberlake Jr. and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2002-03-28 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is the story of my flying experiences during World War II. It covers primarily the period from February 1943 to April 1945. At the beginning I explain why and how I got into the Army Air Corps, as it was then called, and at the end I include an account of my partial convalescence in a U.S. Army hospital in England. Otherwise, I stick closely to my actual flying experiences and the events of that era. I omit all but a trivial amount of personal experiences outside of flying. I have compiled this account from several sources: (1) my memory and my official flight record; (2) the letters I wrote to my immediate family while I was in the Air Corps, which I repossessed after my parents died; (3) official Eighth Air Force records of bombing missions; (4) accounts written by former crew members, Larry Locker, John R. Wingfield, and Fred Stoker; and (5) the book, The 388th at War, by Edward Huntzinger. During the war, I had a diary in which I kept brief accounts of day-to-day events. However, some eager lackey, who must have known that diaries were officially forbidden, removed it from my belongings in March 1945 when he transferred them from my bomber unit to the Army hospital where I was convalescing. Fortunately, I could verify the dates and events that I include in this account by means of these other sources. Long ago, I determined to write this chronicle if I survived my combat tour. I felt that it would be the least I could do for those who will never grow old and can never speak for themselves. I do not pretend to speak for them. Nevertheless, if my account is only one among many that bears witness to the trauma and agony of politically organized human conflict, it will have served its purpose. The title I have chosen derives from the common thought many of us have when we are suddenly enveloped in Big Events, such as, for example, World War II. "Boy, if they could see me now," we think, as we imagine all the people--family, friends, and "enemies"--who might gasp in awe and admiration at our exploits. But . . .They Never Saw Me Then. Since "they" did not see me then, I decided to tell this story myself. I was a young man--a boy, really, 21-22 years old--during 1943 and 1944. I was one among millions of young men fighting millions of other young men, all of whom might have been friends if not for the circumstances of time and place in which they happened to live. All my fellow airmen and I knew that Hitler and his henchmen were atrocious and loathsome examples of the human race. Yet, any U.S. soldier or airman, who thought even briefly about his job of trying to kill and destroy "the enemy," knew that he was not within range of damaging Hitler and other Nazi leaders. We could not reach their personal environments or influence their decisions; our activities were many magnitudes removed from hurting them. We could only chip away at the peripheries of their domain and hope that our efforts would destroy their capability to continue. To do so, we had to try and kill our enemy counterparts with whom we had no personal quarrel at all. We aimed our bombs at their strategic war-making industries and infrastructure, but in the process we knew we could not avoid hitting churches, schools, and innocent people. Many of us thought that a better way must exist. Fifty-six years later, I still think so. The first section of this book describes my experiences as an aviation cadet. I began flying in August 1943, and advanced through the three phases of the Air Corps flight instruction program--Primary, Basic, and Advanced. I received my silver Pilot Wings in February 1944, which meant I was in the pilot class of 44-B. Air Corps orders then assigned me to the role of copilot on a B-17. I was placed on a crew for operational training at Drew Field near Tampa, Florida. Upon completion of that training, my crew and I were shipped to Sco
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.
Author :Brig. Gen. Paul “Greg” Smith, US Army (retired) Publisher :McFarland ISBN 13 :1476652635 Total Pages :255 pages Book Rating :4.4/5 (766 download)
Book Synopsis Confessions of a Weekend Warrior by : Brig. Gen. Paul “Greg” Smith, US Army (retired)
Download or read book Confessions of a Weekend Warrior written by Brig. Gen. Paul “Greg” Smith, US Army (retired) and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2024-05-28 with total page 255 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: America's National Guard was once considered a ragtag gaggle of pretend soldiers. Beginning in the 1980s the National Guard gradually transformed into today's highly flexible operational force that answers our nation's call for overseas combat deployments as well as domestic emergencies that run the gamut from lifesaving disaster responses to staffing Covid clinics. Brigadier General Paul "Greg" Smith describes his personal journey during these years, from a callow cadet to a committed commander leading military forces in response to the 2013 Boston Marathon bombings. Smith gives a humorous, gritty, and sometimes touching glimpse into the inner workings of this unique military organization while offering portraits of the men and women who serve as the minutemen of our age. His reflections on service, duty, and the complexities of command will enlighten anyone who seeks to better understand the challenges of leadership.
