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I read this book recently , as it appeared in german for the first time, I now bought it for a friend in England, with whom I share my passion for flying. Not only do you get a real behind the curtain point of view about the sorrows and dutys of a bloodyoung fighter pilot, but also a fantastic insight of airplanes and experimental aircrafts after WW2. What impressed me most though, was getting to know Bud Anderson, the way he talks about his companions, his superiors and even his enemies in the wars. It's always with respect and a humbleness, one cannot achieve, you'd have to be brought up with. He's not ashamed of his own mistakes or admitting luck, rather than skills sometimes, he would not bow for his own benefits: Straight as straight can be! There's nothing I dislike about the book, I recommend it to people who... ...like the good old days before WW2 ...look at the allied fight in Europe as a necessity ...like P51 Mustangs ...love to hear facts about aviation history! Get this for a taste: American fighter pilots were not too welcome in England, a lot of british soldiers didn't come back, sothere were far too many women and they were falling for the young and handsome Americans... I could not have imagined, that in times of war a rivalry could have happened. Last, but not least: Thank you Bud Anderson for what you did and how you did it and this book... with respect: steffu martiRead full review
Definitely a book to add to anyone's aviation reference shelf. Bud Anderson is a unique and singular American. His career is compelling and it's good that he has put it down on paper for all of us to share, albeit vicariously. Along with other notable aviation people of the earlier generation, Bud Anderson literally 'wrote the book' on military flying! As someone once characterised him, "He's a perfectly humane, compassionate gentleman in regular, ordinary life, but who turns into a wildcat in a cockpit!" One of the few peers General Chuck Yeager has the highest regard for! Don't miss this book about his life and adventures!
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In perfect condition with great autograph
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