Topgun

Name: Topgun
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781405943826
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The thrilling true story behind the action-packed classic film

By Dan Pedersen

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Topgun by Dan Pedersen is a memoir that delves into the gripping history of naval aviation and the formation of the revered Topgun program. Written by the man who founded it, the book chronicles the challenges faced during the tense Cold War era and offers an inside look at the military tactics and camaraderie that shaped the naval aviators into elite pilots. This compelling account brings readers into the heart of aerial combat training and highlights the dedication of those who dared to push the limits.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the history of aviation, military strategy, or the inner workings of elite training programmes. It offers compelling insights into the creation of a revered Navy fighter weapons school, sharing personal anecdotes and experiences from a skilled and committed pilot at the front line of American military innovation.

Topgun

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The founder of the Topgun Navy Fighter School shares the remarkable inside story of how he and eight other risk-takers revolutionised the art of aerial combat.

March 1969. American jets are getting shot down at an unprecedented rate over Vietnam. In an urgent effort to regain the advantage, the Admirals turn to a young naval aviator called Dan Pedersen.

Officially, the programme he set up was called the US Navy Fighter Weapons School. To everyone else, it was known simply as TOPGUN.

Pedersen's hand-picked team of instructors - the Original Eight - were the best of the best. Together, they revolutionised aerial warfare and rediscovered the lost art of fighter combat.

This is the extraordinary, thrilling story of how TOPGUN saw America reclaim the skies, by the man who created it.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781405943826

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 May 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 292g

Pages: 416

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About the Author

Dan Pedersen entered the U.S. Navy in 1953. He was the senior officer in the group of nine men who formed the Navy's legendary "Topgun" program at Naval Air Station Miramar in March 1969. He served in combat during the Vietnam War, with a flying cruise on USS Hancock (CVA-19) and three on USS Enterprise (CVN-65). He retired as a captain, having accumulated 6,100 flight hours and 1,005 carrier landings while flying 39 types of aircraft. He lives with his wife outside San Diego.