Viper Pilot: A Memoir of Air Combat, (Paperback)

from Cherylk

I am a fan of aviation and military history that is focused on aviation. Thus the reason that I wanted to check this book out. I found this book very informative and Mr. Hampton has a talent for story telling. Even though what he is sharing about are real life events. He makes the reader feel lik...

from hereandthere

I bought this for my 15 year old son who has a particular interest these days in books about combat and war, in Iraq and Afghanistan. For my part, the only war stories that have ever really interested me involve airplanes. So I thought I could get something we'd both like. The story of Dan Hampto...

from Kristymk18

Actual Rating: 3.5 StarsA fascinating read and look into the life of a fighter pilot. The amount of training, intelligence, and risk that goes into it is startling, but it makes you thankful when they are on your side.Hampton's recount of his many combat missions send you on a thrilling ride. His...

from buffalogr

Outstanding memoir of a fighter pilot; laced with technical jargon and acronym hell. The author does a great job of fighter pilot. The meat of the book was indeed the thrilling, terrifying and deadly combat missions. Hampton makes my service in the many-motor Air Force feel like shoe sales and I ...

from norbert.book

Great book, honest and with a lot of tactical details