Predator: The Remote-Control Air War over Iraq and Afghanistan: A Pilot's Story
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- Like New
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- ISBN
- 9780760338964
- EAN
- 9780760338964
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Quarto Publishing Group USA
ISBN-10
0760338965
ISBN-13
9780760338964
eBay Product ID (ePID)
84554785
Product Key Features
Book Title
Predator : the Remote-Control Air War over Iraq and Afghanistan: a Pilot's Story
Number of Pages
320 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2010
Topic
Terrorism, Military / Afghan War (2001-), Military / United States, Military / Iraq War (2003-2011), Aeronautics & Astronautics, Military
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Political Science, Technology & Engineering, Biography & Autobiography, History
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1.2 in
Item Weight
19.4 Oz
Item Length
8.8 in
Item Width
6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2010-021367
Dewey Edition
22
Reviews
Military Heritage "Be prepared to mentally strap yourself into the pilot's seat while reading this book. The author takes the reader through the streets of Balad, Baghdad, and other trouble areas of Iraq during his tour of duty. There is, however, one major difference. Martin himself was not actually seated in the plan, but flying it remotely, sometimes as far away as Nellis Air Force base in Nevada." , Bookviews by Alan Caruba " Predator tells how this remotely piloted aircraft has had an impact on the modern battlefield. Superb in its ability to provide reconnaissance and to deliver death to the enemy with Hellfire missiles, these aircraft have a crew that are sometimes a half a world away from the missions they're flying. Lt. Col. Martin provides a first-person account of the fight against global terrorism. It is filled with exciting stories of chasing and attacking armed insurgents in Baghdad or across the desert countryside. Because of the television cameras, the crews experience warfare more closely than traditional bomber crews." , Midwest Book Review " Predator offers a fine first-person account of fighting the global wars on terror. Predator missions and personal insights into a program only recently classified as 'secret' make for exciting stories of armed insurgency and urban warfare, bringing a 'you are there' feel to the idea of the Predator - a remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) - as a cold killing machine. No military collection should be without this unique assessment." , Pacific Flyer , December 2010 "As for the writing, it's near perfect, flows smoothly and has that certain flair that all of us who type for a living seek to achieve. Best of all, it's a great story, previously untold, by the guy who actually did it.", Military Heritage "Be prepared to mentally strap yourself into the pilot's seat while reading this book. The author takes the reader through the streets of Balad, Baghdad, and other trouble areas of Iraq during his tour of duty. There is, however, one major difference. Martin himself was not actually seated in the plan, but flying it remotely, sometimes as far away as Nellis Air Force base in Nevada.", Pacific Flyer "As for the writing, it's near perfect, flows smoothly and has that certain flair that all of us who type for a living seek to achieve. Best of all, it's a great story, previously untold, by the guy who actually did it." Air & Space Smithsonian "...a fascinating tale of the challenges of flying a touchy, mule-stubborn, expensive robot from half a world away." , Pacific Flyer "As for the writing, it's near perfect, flows smoothly and has that certain flair that all of us who type for a living seek to achieve. Best of all, it's a great story, previously untold, by the guy who actually did it." Air & Space Smithsonian "...a fascinating tale of the challenges of flying a touchy, mule-stubborn, expensive robot from half a world away.", Midwest Book Review " Predator offers a fine first-person account of fighting the global wars on terror. Predator missions and personal insights into a program only recently classified as 'secret' make for exciting stories of armed insurgency and urban warfare, bringing a 'you are there' feel to the idea of the Predator - a remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) - as a cold killing machine. No military collection should be without this unique assessment.", Bookviews by Alan Caruba " Predator tells how this remotely piloted aircraft has had an impact on the modern battlefield. Superb in its ability to provide reconnaissance and to deliver death to the enemy with Hellfire missiles, these aircraft have a crew that are sometimes a half a world away from the missions they're flying. Lt. Col. Martin provides a first-person account of the fight against global terrorism. It is filled with exciting stories of chasing and attacking armed insurgents in Baghdad or across the desert countryside. Because of the television cameras, the crews experience warfare more closely than traditional bomber crews."
Dewey Decimal
956.7044/348
Synopsis
The Nintendo generation has taken to the battlefields of Iraq and Afghanistan where remotely controlled aircraft are killing Americas enemies and saving American lives. Matt J. Martin is considered a "top gun" in the world of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). For nearly four years, he has flown hundreds of missions on two warfronts in a new kind of combat that, until recently, was largely classified Top Secret. He and his fellow Predator pilots have been actively involved in virtually every facet of the War on Terror in Iraq and Afghanistan: tracking Osama bin Laden; capturing top al-Qaeda leader al-Zarqawi; fighting with the U.S. Marines in Fallujah; and rescuing aid workers kidnapped in Afghanistan by the Taliban. This is Matt J. Martin's story and that of his aircraft, the 27-foot long Predator., The Nintendo generation has taken to the battlefields of Iraq and Afghanistan where remotely controlled aircraft are killing America¹s enemies and saving American lives.Matt J. Martin is considered a top gun in the world of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). For nearly four years, he has flown hundreds of missions on two warfronts in a new kind of combat that, until recently, was largely classified Top Secret. He and his fellow Predator pilots have been actively involved in virtually every facet of the War on Terror in Iraq and Afghanistan: tracking Osama bin Laden; capturing top al-Qaeda leader al-Zarqawi; fighting with the U.S. Marines in Fallujah; and rescuing aid workers kidnapped in Afghanistan by the Taliban.This is Matt J. Martin's story and that of his aircraft, the 27-foot long Predator., The Nintendo generation has taken to the battlefields of Iraq and Afghanistan where remotely controlled aircraft are killing America¹s enemies and saving American lives. Matt J. Martin is considered a "top gun" in the world of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). For nearly four years, he has flown hundreds of missions on two warfronts in a new kind of combat that, until recently, was largely classified Top Secret. He and his fellow Predator pilots have been actively involved in virtually every facet of the War on Terror in Iraq and Afghanistan: tracking Osama bin Laden; capturing top al-Qaeda leader al-Zarqawi; fighting with the U.S. Marines in Fallujah; and rescuing aid workers kidnapped in Afghanistan by the Taliban. This is Matt J. Martin's story and that of his aircraft, the 27-foot long Predator.
LC Classification Number
DS79.766.M37
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- r***b (386)- Feedback left by buyer.Past yearVerified purchasePurchase , shipping and delivery were fine. I think photo was a stock photo. Description was false. Book condition was stated as brand new. That’s the only reason I paid so much and shipping also. As a conscientious seller and misrepresenting your merchandise, I would think at least a partial refund and shipping amount should be offered as restitution for your misrepresentation. Needless to say, no stars for you.By Hook or by Crook (A Crochet Mystery) (#334746549267)