Lords of the Sky
Fighter Pilots and Air Combat, from the Red Baron to the F-16
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Narrated by:
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John Pruden
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Dan Hampton
About this listen
The New York Times best-selling author of Viper Pilot and retired USAF F-16 legend Dan Hampton offers the first comprehensive popular history of combat aviation - a unique, entertaining, and action-packed look at the aces of the air and their machines, from the Red Baron and his triplane in World War I to today's technologically expert flying warriors in supersonic jets.
One of the most decorated fighter pilots in history, U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.) Dan Hampton goes back 100 years to tell the extraordinary story of the most famous fighter planes and the brave and daring heroes who made them legend.
Drawing on his expertise, Hampton shines a spotlight on the pioneers who have ruled the air from World War I through the Cold War to today. He provides unique insight into gutsy pioneers such as Manfred von Richthofen and his red triplane, and the flyboys in the iconic P51 Mustang who faced the Nazi Lufwaffe. Here, too, is a thoughtful look at modern air warriors, including his own exploits in the high-tech f-16 Falcon.
Interwoven throughout this sweeping narrative history is Hampton's personal account of traveling the world to find these storied aircraft. Strapping himself into the cockpit of such planes, he shares the thrill and experience of flying each. Exhilarating, told in his acclaimed high-octane style, Lords of the Sky is a fresh look at the development of aviation for history and military buffs alike.
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- Anonymous User
- 14-02-2021
A Centuries journey
Thank you for taking me on a journey from the start of the century, to the end.
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- Kerry H
- 15-09-2022
great read
well researched, written and read. Dan has a skill in delving into the background of events and not just taking things at face value. he writes from experience and breaks down the information in a non condescending manner.
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- Virtuallaik
- 21-02-2023
Great Book
Dan has delivered another spectacular book, loved the emphasis on Luftwaffe and some perspectives there. There are plenty of recounts and interesting stories. I feel that reading this I have a better understanding of the Men and Women of the greatest generation.
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- Dale
- 02-05-2019
Very good.
At first I hated this. later I enjoyed it. Recommended.
marking out more words needed yippee Zumba diggity is this enough?
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- Thane
- 15-11-2016
An American view on aviation history.
Well written, interesting and enjoyable but it is obviously an American who wrote the book.
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- lindsay
- 12-03-2018
brilliant book and very well read
covers early avaition tactics of the great war through WWII, Korea, Vietnam and modern conflicts.
recommend to any one with an interest in miletery aviation
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- VladTepes
- 12-01-2021
100 percent awesome
Fascinating, revealing, informative and highly engaging. It's not hyperbole when I say this possibly the best book on the subject.. And I've read many.
Buy it, buy it now. I promise you won't have a minute of regret.
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