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4.0

None can question the commitment and bravery of all who served in the Vietnam War not least the aviators who prosecuted the intense air war from the carriers and airfields. This fine book does them great justice but it is a harrowing read that took me quite some time to finish. It is not just the shoot downs in action but also simply flying off and landing on carriers that fill you with awe as to their accomplishments.
A good addition to the series replete with excellent photos and captions with quotes from those who were there. My only teeny criticism - as usual - is I would have liked to have heard more from the guys who kept the Scooter flying. But then there was so much aerial action the book's 100 or so pages would not permit no doubt. Thanks to Jim for lending this... maybe shall pinch his edition again some time, next up a companion book in the series A4s with the Israeli AF maybe.