+malibu43 142 Posted September 9, 2008 Hey folks, I have some credit on Amazon and was thinking about getting Thud Ridge, as I've heard good things about it. But before, I buy it, I was wondering if there are any other books people would recomend instead. When I search for Thud Ridge, about 10 other similar looking books come up, and I don't know which ones are the best. I'm leaning towards something Vietnam era-ish, but that's really my only criteria. And I've already read the Flight of the Intruder series, so I'm not considering those. Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sparkomatic 7 Posted September 9, 2008 that is a good book...also try "Route Pack Six"...then "Bury Us Upside Down" hey there used to be a book review thread, but that forum is now gone... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rambler 1-1 9 Posted September 9, 2008 the "Rolling Thunder" series rocks... especially the first book. It's what prompted be to start flying attack missions with some degree of difficulty. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echarlie 0 Posted September 9, 2008 "Thud Ridge" and the follow on book "Going Downtown" Both are excellent reads if your into the airwar over North Vietnam. If your into the more technical side of things "Clashes. Air Combat over North Vietnam 1965-1972" By Marshall L Michel is a facinating study of the air to air war. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ONETINSOLDIER 2 Posted September 9, 2008 Chickenhawk, by Robert Mason (Huey pilot in Viet Nam) Very good book. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaSpungie 1 Posted September 9, 2008 Wings on my sleeve by Eric Brown ( I thing) raf test pilot Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FastCargo 412 Posted September 9, 2008 Phantom Over Vietnam by John Trotti. Excellent book! FastCargo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crl848 9 Posted September 9, 2008 Pak 6 by GI Basel. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest 531_Ghost Posted September 9, 2008 Although not aviation The Ice Diaries has been a great read! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GreyCap 0 Posted September 9, 2008 I must recommend 'Flight of the Intruder' by Stephen Coonts. Nothing to do with that horrible movie. Coonts was a real A-6 pilot and it shows in the novel. Great read (if you havn't read it already) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest 531_Ghost Posted September 9, 2008 Punks War is a good one too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Weasel Keeper 0 Posted September 10, 2008 F-105 pilot during Vietnam and author; Tom Wilson... Lucky's Bridge Termite Hill Tango Uniform All are at Amazon I believe...great reads! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JediMaster 451 Posted September 10, 2008 Without Remorse is Vietnam-era, and is a great book. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
