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Title: Angles of Attack: An A-6 Intruder Pilot's War by Peter Hunt, L. J. Ganser ISBN: 0-7393-0249-3 Publisher: Random House Audio Roads Pub. Date: 01 March, 2003 Format: Audio CD Volumes: 2 List Price(USD): $14.99 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.88 (8 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: The Hook - Journal of Carrier Aviation Book Review
Comment: Angles of Attack: An A-6 Intruder Pilot's War; Peter Hunt; Ballantine Books, New York, N.Y., 2002; softcover, 368 pages, illustrated. ....
This newest Gulf War memoir is excellent; it really does put the reader in the cockpit. Like the A-7 Corsair, its stablemate in the Navy's attack community, the A-6 Intruder flew its final combat sorties in the six-week action that ousted the invading Iraqis from Kuwait. Intruder squadrons flew from all six carriers deployed during Desert Storm (as well as two Marine Corps shore-based squadrons), and one A-6 aviator tells a story that covers the buildup of Desert Shield and the nightly launches that devastated Iraqi naval and land assets.
Peter Hunt's enthusiastic account is one of the best of the type this reviewer has read in recent years. The focal point of the book is, of course, his experience flying 45 combat missions with VA-145 and the close bond with his bombardier-navigator (BN). The descriptions of the prewar activities as the squadron, air wing and carrier prepare to deploy give a fine insider's view of carrier aviation. The work ups are described in detail that might at times slow the story, but Hunt carries the story well with the result that these portions are well worth the reader's time. Hunt tells what it was like flying combat from one of the Navy's oldest carriers, USS Ranger (CV-61).
Peripheral areas like a port call in the Philippines, the loneliness of Christmas Eve at sea ' he decides to sort out his personal survival items ' and thoughts of family so far away are some of the most appealing aspects of Hunt's work..
The author and his BN participated in the Battle of Bubiyan, which saw the destruction of several Iraqi navy PT boats that eliminated that threat. They also flew during the last major attack on Iraqi units along the so-called 'highway of death' as the invaders torched the Kuwaiti capital and tried to flee.
Though a rather large paperback, the writing flows well and the author has a nice, personal style. Unfortunately, the book concludes on a sour note because of his dissatisfaction with the post-war Navy, the impact of the Tailhook scandal and the resulting 'rot from within.' Family separation also plays a hand in his decision to leave, as does the demise of the A-6 community, with no replacement after the A-12 debacle. Nonetheless, Angles of Attack is a fine effort that tells the story of one of the Navy's stalwart aviation communities during its last combat deployment.
Peter Mersky
Rating: 4
Summary: Interesting book about fighting Desert Storm from the air
Comment: There aren't a lot of books by former naval avaitors about flying and fighting during Desert Storm. This book is also rarer since the platform he flew, the A-6 Intruder, has been retired despite several advantages over its replacement, the F/A-18. The book describes the working up period prior to deploying to the Arabian Gulf, shipboard life, as well as the buildup and actual fighting done during Desert Storm from his carrier. The wrting isn't as gripping as a professional writer would do, but nonetheless is an authentic account from a unique source. Overall, I was gald to have had the opportunity to learn more about what makes combat and naval aviation so much more different than what land-based forces go through. As a book to throw in your bag for a weekend reading source, this will be fine.
Rating: 5
Summary: Outstanding "inside" look at a pilot's view of Desert Storm
Comment: Title of this review says it all. The only reason I wanted to post another review of this book is to just add another 5 stars-it's that good.
This book should become a classic-alas, I fear it will be overlooked by most, and that will definately be their loss.
I kid you not-I've read most of the first person accounts of aerial combat, from all periods, and this one is right at the top of the list.
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Title: When Thunder Rolled: An F-105 Pilot Over North Vietnam by Ed Rasimus ISBN: 1588341038 Publisher: Smithsonian Books Pub. Date: 01 February, 2003 List Price(USD): $27.95 |
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Title: 100 Missions North: A Fighter Pilot's Story of the Vietnam War by Ken Bell, Ken, Brig, Ge, Bell ISBN: 1574886398 Publisher: Brassey's Inc Pub. Date: 01 April, 2003 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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Title: Pak Six: A True Story by G.I. Basel ISBN: 0515090050 Publisher: Jove Books Pub. Date: 01 June, 1992 List Price(USD): $9.95 |
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Title: Black Aces High: The Story of a Modern Fighter Squadron at War by Robert Wilcox ISBN: 0312269161 Publisher: Thomas Dunne Books Pub. Date: 14 October, 2002 List Price(USD): $24.95 |
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Title: Vipers in the Storm: Diary of a Gulf War Fighter Pilot by Keith Rosenkranz ISBN: 0071400400 Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional Pub. Date: 24 April, 2002 List Price(USD): $14.95 |
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