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Old 2nd Apr 2012, 22:07
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Warthog: Flying the A-10 in the Gulf War (Warriors)
Strike Eagle: Flying the F-15E in the Gulf War (Warriors)
both by William L. Smallwood

Both written based on interviews with the pilots and describes their frustrations and improvisation, using the seeker heads of their AGM as night vision cameras during GW1.


Strike Eagle details how the Squadrons worked up with RAF Jaguar pilots in Oman to get low flying experience and worked closely (literally) with British Special forces in hunting scuds.

Not being a pilot but having an interest I found it extremely interesting reading as the specific challenges of putting together a strike package or "train" that stretches for 60miles and how one planes timing can throw the mission.

One thing that stuck out was how valuable it was having two sets of eyes in the aircraft looking out for threats, esp when they went to "SAM Town". I be keen to know of where this was and whether it was still a bad place during GW 2
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