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Interviews with dozens of A-10 pilots reveal the story behind the controversial Warthog's extraordinary success in Desert Storm.
Hardcover: 262 pages
Publisher: Brassey's; 1st edition (July 1993)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 002881021X
ISBN-13: 978-0028810218
Product Dimensions: 1 x 6.2 x 9.5 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (100 customer reviews)
Best Sellers Rank: #793,498 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #96 in Books > History > Military > United States > Operation Desert Storm #810 in Books > History > Military > Iraq War #1217 in Books > Engineering & Transportation > Engineering > Aerospace
I got this book because my son has recently been assigned to train in an A-10. I was very impressed with Mr. Smallwood's writing style. He manages to convey the excitement, danger, and novelty of the A-10's mission and the immense dedication of the brave and courageous pilots who flew in the Gulf War. I learned much of the "lingo" used by the "Hog Drivers" so if I hear it in the future I'll understand. I'm pleased to learn that my son will be flying in such a tough machine. I now call the A-10 the "Guardian Angel" of the ground troops. Please convey my appreciation to Mr. Smallwood for his excellent work. S. Doyle Houston TX
This is an briliant book, even if you don't like the A-10 (which I love). It tells that story of how a ugly, slow plane became a swan during the Gulf War. You get an understanding of how it must have been to fly the Hog, on missions it wasn't designed for. As I said earlier, if you have just the smallest interest in aviation, you have to read this book, and if you like the A-10 - well then you MUST read this book.
I am a former Comm/Nav troop from the 76th that got out before the Gulf War. This book really helped me see what our planes did over there when all the news footage and other specials only show other bases! It was great to "hear" from people I knew on their experiences! I couldn't put the book down!
Bill Smallwood did a great job of capturing the true nature of A-10 operations in Desert Storm.As a former hog driver and 40 combat mission pilot during Desert Storm (511th FS) and one of the guys who the author interviewed extensively for the book, I can assure you it is accurate.It is an easy and fun read for a quazi-historical tome!Enjoy!
The A-10 "Warthog" is a slow, ugly warplane but deadly efficient in battle given that it operates under complete air supremacy. The author has done a great job describing in vivid details this potent aerial weapon as well as the brave fliers who took it in the Gulf War for its battle debut. The destruction that A-10s achieved against the Iraqi Army was awesome and the enemy's armour was decimated by the combination of Maverick missiles and the GAU-8/A Anenger gun. Smallwood gives many behind the scenes details of improvisation regarding the use of weapons, the tactics and the ways the pilots used to bring more firepower on the enemy. The vast array of the iraqi air-defense weapons and the dangers that Warthog pilots faced are also presented. Highly recommended!
I am in the Air Force, and an admitted Warthog devotee. If you like the aircraft, this is the penultimate book for you, and even if you don't, this is definitely worth a read for any serious military enthusiast. The Warthog is often overlooked, undervalued, and underestimated as a viable air asset, when in truth, it is probably the most robust and useful aircraft in the inventory. The Warthog is it's own worst enemy, however. In an Air Force plagued by cost overruns and computerized, high-end parts, the Warthog takes damage and continues to generate high sortie rates. The book expresses not only the value of the airframe, but the value of the pilots, who often improvise and overcome with their old fashioned, low-tech airplane. I highly recommend this book as an exciting, illustrative read as to the quality and dedication of the Air Force's Warthog detachments.
After years of conversation with other aircraft fans about the theoretical plusses and minuses of the warthog ,it was a real eye opener to learn first hand just how effective the Warthog is. In an age of high tech gee-whiz and stealth it is good to know that sometimes the best plane is one that can dish out a lot of damage, take a lot of damage and keep on ticking. And while the shallow may call it ugly, the true aviation buff recognizes it's pure functional strength and tough charector. A great read about a classic warrior.
Quick, easy read about the role of the A-10 in the Gulf War. I'm a big fan of oral histories and this uses a lot of interviews with pilots and is written directly from those conversations. A great look into the buildup before Desert Storm and what the pilots did before and during the War in the Gulf area.
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