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World Hotels - Red Eagles: America's Secret MiGs (General Aviation)
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List Price: $25.95
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Manufacturer: Osprey Publishing
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Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 358.4
EAN: 9781846033780
ISBN: 1846033780
Label: Osprey Publishing
Manufacturer: Osprey Publishing
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 352
Publication Date: 2008-09-23
Publisher: Osprey Publishing
Release Date: 2008-09-23
Studio: Osprey Publishing
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From the late 1960s until the end of the Cold War, the United States Air Force acquired and flew Russian-made MiG jets, culminating in a secret squadron dedicated to exposing American fighter pilots to enemy technology and tactics.
Red Eagles tells the story of this squadron from the first tests of MiGs following the Vietnam War when the USAF had been woefully under-prepared in aerial combat. These initial flights would develop into the "black" or classified program known internally as Constant Peg.
At a secret air base in Nevada, ace American fighter pilots were presented with a range of differnet MiG jets with a simple remit: to expose "the threat" to as many of their brethern as possible. Maintaining and flying these "assets" without without spare parts or manuals was an almost impossible task, putting those flying the MiGs in mortal danger on every flight.
Despite these challenges, in all more than 5,900 American aircrews would train against America's secret MiGs, giving them the eskills they needed to face the enemy in real combat situations.
For the first time, this book tells the story of Constant Peg and the 4477th Red Eagles Squadron in the words of the men who made it possible.
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Summary: Yes, its True!
Comment: An excellent summary of the history and antics of the Red Eagles. Well written and easy to read, it is the exciting tale of one of the premier flying units of the era. As a former Red Eagle, the book contains details that even I hadn't been briefed on! Highly recommended.
Tony Mahoney
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Summary: A Sierra Hotel Read!!
Comment: When I heard that Steve's book was out, I couldn't get a copy fast enough. It's a 'must have' for anyone interested in the advanced training programs of the USAF in past years. I was fortunate to be one the folks who benefited from this training, and I can attest to it being a highlight of my career. I wholeheartedly endorse every word in the book.
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Summary: Red Eagles
Comment: This book is excellent reading. A friend is in it, and he was NEVER allowed to talk about what he did. I finally learned what it was. I highly recommend it.
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Summary: US Secret Cold War Program--Revealed!
Comment: Information about the United States Air Force's (USAF) secret arsenal of Russian-built MiG fighter planes, known as Constant Peg, is just beginning to emerge, and aviation journalist Steve Davies has the scoop. The story of the squadron that flew the MiGs, known as The Red Eagles, is like something straight out of the movies. There are Cold War covert ops, fighter pilots with gigantic egos, genius mechanics, and a visionary commander who shakes up the status quo. From 1966-1988, the USAF acquired, restored, maintained, and flew a squadron of MiGs. They employed them in training missions against USAF and Naval fighter pilots. Using recently declassified documents and dozens of interviews with former Red Eagles personnel, Davies captures the history of this enigmatic program that helped catapult America to world air dominance. This is an amazing book!
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Summary: Absolute quality
Comment: I find it difficult to praise this book highly enough. It would have been easy for the author and publishers to have been carried away with all the hoopla and gee whizz that often surrounds such subjects. Instead we benefit from a carefully balanced, extremely readable account of one of the most audacious programs in aviation history. The depth and precision of Mr Davies's research is of epic proportions and he does his subject proud. Even where mistakes and errors of judgement have occurred within the unit these are dealt with sensitively. This is a book which casts light into the deep dark of black world secrets, opening up a vista of previously forbidden delights. It informs, educates and entertains in a masterclass of investigative journalism. It brings together the facts behind the rumours and hints and presents them in a most refreshing and erudite way. Quality research quality writing. A must for any aviation enthusiasts book shelf. Make sure you allow yourself enough time, you wont want to put it down.
Enjoy
David S. Truman
Aviation historian, researcher and enthusiast
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