The Dream Machine - by Richard Whittle (Paperback)

The V-22 Osprey is a revolutionary aircraft that has been through a long and challenging development process, but its potential for transforming military operations cannot be overstated.

This book provides an authoritative and compelling narrative of the history of the V-22, revealing the inside story of the most controversial piece of military hardware ever developed for the US Marine Corps.

From the halls of the Pentagon and Congress to the war zone of Iraq, this book takes readers on a journey through the quarter-century struggle to get the Osprey into combat. The Dream Machine recounts the Marines' determination to put the Osprey into service despite technological hurdles, business rivalries, and political battles.

The book also sheds light on the methods, motives, and obsessions of those who designed, sold, bought, flew, and fought for the tiltrotor. Through in-depth research and hundreds of interviews, the author reveals the incredible stories of the engineers, pilots, and military leaders who risked their lives flying the Osprey - and sometimes lost them.

The Dream Machine is a must-read for anyone interested in aviation history, military technology, or the human side of combat.