Courtney - thanks very much for pointing me at Spanky Clifton’s excellent account. What a great read. And, as you suggest, a fascinating one-para demolition of the thrust vector concept!
I also enjoyed the idea of his being cleared to take off for his first MiG-29 solo by his 9-year-old daughter...
How To Win In A Dogfight: Stories From A Pilot Who Flew F-16s And MiGs
for anyone who missed it first time round
Thanks also to Fonsini and Mr Curious for providing, for me at least, new considerations.
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