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Type of bind: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 355
EAN num: 9781846033780
ISBN number: 1846033780
Label: Osprey Publishing
Manufacturer: Osprey Publishing
Quantity: 1
Page Count: 352
Printing Date: September 23, 2008
Publishing house: Osprey Publishing
Release Date: September 23, 2008
Sale Popularity Level: 18000
Studio: Osprey Publishing
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From the late 1960s until the end of the Cold War, the United States Air Force acquired and flew Russian-made MiG jets, culminating in a secret squadron dedicated to exposing American fighter pilots to enemy technology and tactics.
Red Eagles tells the story of this squadron from the very first tests of MiGs following the Vietnam War when the USAF had been woefully under-prepared in aerial combat. These initial flights would develop into the 'black' or classified program known internally as Constant Peg.
At a secret air base in Nevada, ace American fighter pilots were presented with a range of differnet MiG jets with a simple remit: to expose 'the threat' to as many of their brethern as possible. Maintaining and flying these 'assets' without without spare parts or manuals was an almost impossible task, putting those flying the MiGs in mortal danger on every flight.
Despite these challenges, in all more than 5,900 American aircrews would train against America's secret MiGs, giving them the eskills they needed to face the enemy in real combat situations.
For the very first time, this book tells the story of Constant Peg and the 4477th Red Eagles Squadron in the words of the men who made it possible.
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Steve Davies has shined a light into one of the many dark corners that still remain after the end of the Cold War, and was able to tell a story that needed to be told. A fascinating look into one of those "black programs" that was arguably worth every penny the Department of Defense spent on it.
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This is a fascinating insight into one of the biggest sucess stories of the cold war. Hearing from the participants in their own words makes this one of the most compelling books I have read. Well done!
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This book is simply outstanding. Davies has seemingly talked to everyone of consequence in the Constant Peg program and gotten an incredible story down for the very first time anywhere. This is a must book for anyone interested in American military aviation and the REAL story and rationale behind the Nellis AFB Aggressors and Top Gun. Also, he stresses just how difficult it is to keep planes flying when you don't have the owner's manual!!!
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"Red Eagles" is a good story, period. The fact that it's all true just makes it better.
Steve Davies did a great job of crafting a very readable story from the dark corners of this formerly very highly classified program and the memories of the pilots and the maintainers who made it all happen.
Realistic training is the best form of protection in the high stakes game of air-to-air combat. It's hard to be any more realistic than to face the aircraft that the enemy flew.
An amazing program covered in a very enjoyable way. This is a keeper!
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I'm Bandit #35 in the book! I was a Red Eagle pilot in the 4477th TES and am featured in the book. I flew 500 MIG 21 sorties in support of Project: Constant Peg. I just finished reading the book and it's factual! Must read. Col (Ret) Frank "Paco" Geisler
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