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Black Lion One: Topgun Trailblazer Capt. John Monroe Hawk Smith in Command of Vf-213

Black Lion One: Topgun Trailblazer Capt. John Monroe Hawk Smith in Command of Vf-213

Auten, Donald E.

Hardcover

Aviation & NauticalAir CombatArmed Forces

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ISBN10: 0764363441
ISBN13: 9780764363443
Publisher: Schiffer Pub Ltd
Published: Nov 22 2022
Pages: 224
Weight: 1.35
Height: 1.50 Width: 6.40 Depth: 5.40
Language: English
This historical biography of John Monroe Hawk Smith, Navy fighter pilot, is a gripping account of valor, sacrifice, and adventure during one of the most tumultuous periods in carrier aviation.
  • 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 colors.
  • 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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