£ 27.99

Black Lion One – TOPGUN Trailblazer  

AUTHOR – John Monroe “Hawk” Smith

PUBLISHER – Schiffer

FORMAT – Hardback

PAGES – 168

PUBLISHED – 2022

ISBN – 978 0 7643 6344 3

1 in stock

Category: Product ID: 17014

Description

This historical biography of John Monroe “Hawk” Smith, Navy fighter pilot, is a gripping account of valour, sacrifice, and adventure during one of the most tumultuous periods in carrier aviation.  It was no surprise when Hawk, having completed a stunning tour as commanding officer of TOPGUN, received orders to a frontline F-14 Tomcat squadron—VF-213, the “Black Lions.” Hawk joined the Black Lions prior to their March 1979 deployment.  Several critical factors portended to a most arduous workup period and deployment—there were issues lurking.  But Hawk was a man who did not shy away from a challenge. Soon, the Lions would have opportunities to show their colours. These included the first-ever Fighter Derby at NAS Miramar, California—the “World Cup” for naval fighter squadrons, and Constant Peg, a highly classified “Black Program” that exposed aircrews to the capabilities of Soviet fighters. Aviation enthusiasts and historians will be captivated by the historical fidelity and descriptive air combat engagements, amused by the perpetual mirth of TACAIR aviators, and inspired by lessons of leadership that apply to all walks of life.

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Weight0.65 kg

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