Topgun: An American Story (Hachette Books) By Dan Pedersen

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NATIONAL BESTSELLER"If you loved the movie, you will love the real story in the book." -- Fox & FriendsOn the 50th anniversary of the creation of the "Topgun" Navy Fighter School, its founder shares the remarkable inside story of how he and eight other risk-takers revolutionized the art of aerial combat. When American fighter jets were being downed at an unprecedented rate during the Vietnam War, the U.S. Navy turned to a young lieutenant commander, Dan Pedersen, to figure out a way to reverse their dark fortune. On a shoestring budget and with little support, Pedersen picked eight of the finest pilots to help train a new generation to bend jets like the F-4 Phantom to their will and learn how to dogfight all over again. What resulted was nothing short of a revolution -- one that took young American pilots from the crucible of combat training in the California desert to the blistering skies of Vietnam, in the process raising America's Navy combat kill ratio from two enemy planes downed for every American plane lost to more than 22 to 1. Topgun emerged not only as an icon of America's military dominance immortalized by Hollywood but as a vital institution that would shape the nation's military strategy for generations to come. Pedersen takes readers on a colorful and thrilling ride -- from Miramar to Area 51 to the decks of aircraft carriers in war and peace-through a historic moment in air warfare. He helped establish a legacy that was built by him and his "Original Eight" -- the best of the best -- and carried on for six decades by some of America's greatest leaders. Topgun is a heartfelt and personal testimony to patriotism, sacrifice, and American innovation and daring.

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Captain Pederson, USN Ret, has written an excellent memoir of his experiences in Topgun and the 9 original brothers. This book made me think back to my 20 year career in the USN (Chief Petty Officer USN Ret) I had been employed at the GE Armament Division in Burlington, Vermont, as a mechanical inspector. This plant was fully engaged in the Nam effort and we were 'pumping' out 7.62 MM Miniguns and 20 MM Vulcans at a rapid speed. The war effort began to dwindle and I lost my job in Dec 1970...actually Friday the 13th. On to another chapter in my life which included enlisting in the USN... Mar of 1971 as an Aviation Maintenance Administrationman...Data Analyst or statistician for aircraft data...And, yes I do miss the USN and my shipmates every single day...Navy Aviators are the cream of the crop and don't get any better than they are. The numbers that are presented in the prologue had been long forgotten by me. In the Gulf of Tonkin, for example, it is stated that 532 aircraft were lost and the USN had 644 aviators Missing in Action or Prisoners of War. Just staggering numbers when one thinks of those statistics.The reader is able to see Topgun through Captain Pederson's vision.. From its inception in the fall of 1968, the degree of dedication, leadership skills, passion, and adaptability are portrayed. In his words 'In combat second best is dead last'.This is a glimpse into Topgun which has never been seen before. Truly an outstanding book which will thrill anyone interested in aviation...particularly Naval Aviation. Do Naval Aviators have swagger? You betcha and deservedly so...One more personal note....when I was assigned to VA-45 at Cecil Field, FL in the early 1970's, I went through a 3 day course so I could back seat in the TA-4J's. When that back seat was free and it was near lunch time, I was able to fly with the pilot for missions...One of the highlights of my career.. I was in the USN during the Topgun era so this memoir really brought back a flood of my memories. Loved this book...I shall save this one on my Kindle for future reference. BZ to Captain Pederson, USN Ret, for writing this and thank for your service, Sir. This is truly a most interesting read with information and facts never presented previously.Most highly recommended for that 'new' glimpse' into the beginning of Topgun and its later days.. Fly Navy!!

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