PublishedHarper Collins, August 2014 |
ISBN9780062360328 |
FormatSoftcover, 608 pages |
Dimensions23.4cm × 15.3cm |
Former USAF F-16 legend Dan Hampton tells the thrilling story of how fighter pilots have ruled the skies for 100 years, from the Red Baron to today's supersonic jets. Former US Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Dan Hampton is one of the most decorated fighter pilots in history, flying over 151 F-16 missions during his 20 years of service.
In Lords of the Sky , Hampton visits the most famous fighter planes in the history of aviation, telling the thrilling story of how pilots have ruled the skies for 100 years. From the infamous Red Baron, to brave soldiers who flew the iconic P51 Mustang of WWII, up to his own legendary F-16 Falcon, Dan paints a sweeping portrait of air combat through the ages, seeking out their storied aircraft and flying them for himself. A history book like no other, from one of the most talented pilots who ever lived, Lords of the Sky is a unique and enthralling account of aviation at its finest.
