malibu43 Posted September 9, 2008 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!
sparkomatic Posted September 9, 2008 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...
Rambler 1-1 Posted September 9, 2008 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.
Echarlie Posted September 9, 2008 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.
ONETINSOLDIER Posted September 9, 2008 Posted September 9, 2008 Chickenhawk, by Robert Mason (Huey pilot in Viet Nam) Very good book.
DaSpungie Posted September 9, 2008 Posted September 9, 2008 Wings on my sleeve by Eric Brown ( I thing) raf test pilot
+FastCargo Posted September 9, 2008 Posted September 9, 2008 Phantom Over Vietnam by John Trotti. Excellent book! FastCargo
Guest 531_Ghost Posted September 9, 2008 Posted September 9, 2008 Although not aviation The Ice Diaries has been a great read!
GreyCap Posted September 9, 2008 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)
Weasel Keeper Posted September 10, 2008 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!
+JediMaster Posted September 10, 2008 Posted September 10, 2008 Without Remorse is Vietnam-era, and is a great book.
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