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Just thought I'd make a post about some good military-related books that I have read, see if anyone wanted to make any comments, and see if anyone cares to suggest other good stuff to read
Good books that I have read:
Black Hawk Down: A Story of Modern War by Mark Bowden - Sure it's Army, but it's a good book. The movie did a great job of portraying this book. The book did a great job of explaining what happened over there in Somalia.
Wings of Fury: From Vietnam to the Gulf War-The Astonishing True Stories of America's Elite Fighter Pilots by Robert K. Wilcox - This is a great book about Air Force and Navy fighter pilot training. It does a good job comparing the two communities and the similarities and differences in how they train.
Air Warriors: The Inside Story of the Making of a Navy Pilot by Douglas C. Waller - This book is an outstanding look at the path it takes to become an aviator in the Navy. The author spent two years interviewing, meeting, hanging out, and flying with people throughout the training pipeline for various aircraft. The result is a very detailed look at all aspects of what it takes to become the best of the best. I like this one because it doesn't just talk about fighter pilots.
Carrier: A Guided Tour of an Aircraft Carrier by Tom Clancy - I just finished this great book which covers every aspect of aircraft carriers : the funding and politics behind them, the personnel, the training, the aircraft, the weapons, the supporting ships and their personnel, the history, and the future of aircraft carriers. It includes very descriptive details and diagrams of various aircraft, ordnance, and a carrier itself. A slight drawback is that sometimes the book reads like a textbook.
Faith of My Fathers by John McCain and Mark Salter - As most of you probably know, Senator McCain's father and grandfather were Naval Academy grads and great war leaders. This book is the senator's autobiography, covering how he followed the footsteps of his father to the Naval Academy, how he became a fighter pilot, and the story of him being a prisoner of war for about 5 years in Vietnam. It is a very inspiring story and I highly recommend it.
Well I can't believe I wrote that much. I just thought I'd share my feelings about these great books and pass on the recommendation to read all of them. After all, this forum is for aspiring Naval Aviators right?
GO NAVY BEAT ARMY
Good books that I have read:
Black Hawk Down: A Story of Modern War by Mark Bowden - Sure it's Army, but it's a good book. The movie did a great job of portraying this book. The book did a great job of explaining what happened over there in Somalia.
Wings of Fury: From Vietnam to the Gulf War-The Astonishing True Stories of America's Elite Fighter Pilots by Robert K. Wilcox - This is a great book about Air Force and Navy fighter pilot training. It does a good job comparing the two communities and the similarities and differences in how they train.
Air Warriors: The Inside Story of the Making of a Navy Pilot by Douglas C. Waller - This book is an outstanding look at the path it takes to become an aviator in the Navy. The author spent two years interviewing, meeting, hanging out, and flying with people throughout the training pipeline for various aircraft. The result is a very detailed look at all aspects of what it takes to become the best of the best. I like this one because it doesn't just talk about fighter pilots.
Carrier: A Guided Tour of an Aircraft Carrier by Tom Clancy - I just finished this great book which covers every aspect of aircraft carriers : the funding and politics behind them, the personnel, the training, the aircraft, the weapons, the supporting ships and their personnel, the history, and the future of aircraft carriers. It includes very descriptive details and diagrams of various aircraft, ordnance, and a carrier itself. A slight drawback is that sometimes the book reads like a textbook.
Faith of My Fathers by John McCain and Mark Salter - As most of you probably know, Senator McCain's father and grandfather were Naval Academy grads and great war leaders. This book is the senator's autobiography, covering how he followed the footsteps of his father to the Naval Academy, how he became a fighter pilot, and the story of him being a prisoner of war for about 5 years in Vietnam. It is a very inspiring story and I highly recommend it.
Well I can't believe I wrote that much. I just thought I'd share my feelings about these great books and pass on the recommendation to read all of them. After all, this forum is for aspiring Naval Aviators right?
GO NAVY BEAT ARMY
