Originally Posted by
SASless
As usual...when a discussion gets to this point where we discuss Risk, Probability, Chance, Luck, and even Fate......I suggest folks read "Fate Is The Hunter" by Ernest Gann.
Despite his writing about his experiences prior to and during WWII flying Transport Airplanes, his is an insight and wisdom that still applies today.
I wish I had a Leather bound copy of that Tome as it would be right next to some other books I gain inspiration and wisdom from when reading from them.
In the numerous culls of books over the years "Fate is the Hunter" never even gets close.Sits next to a first edition of Chickenhawk.
The part where they are listenening as another crew loses all it's alternates on a pre-war winter night is sobering stuff.