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WINGS & WARRIORS (Smithsonian History of Aviation and Spaceflight Series)
WINGS WARRIORS - Smithsonian History of Aviation and Spaceflight Series Author:ENGEN DD In this account of his first twenty-five years as a naval aviator, Engen vividly recalls the slow start, heroics, and hardships of the golden age of jet airplane development. Flying from bases and carriers throughout the world, Engen and his fellow pilots achieved new heights, speeds, and distances in death-defying tests that epitomized a period... more » of exhilarating experimentation.« less