Hellfire

Informationen zum Autor Ed Macy left the British Army in January 2008, after twenty-three years’ service. He had amassed a total of 3,930 helicopter flying hours, 645 of them inside an Apache. Ed was awarded the Military Cross for his courage during the Jugroom Fort rescue in Helmand Province, Afghanistan – one of the first ever in Army Air Corps’ history. ‘Apache’ is his first book. He hopes it won’t be his last. Klappentext In May 2006! pilot Macy arrived in Afghanistan with a contingent of the Apache AH Mk1: this is the first tour of the machine! and confidence in the helicopter is low. But Macy quickly learns that the helicopter could change the war in Afghanistan forever - this is his account of the steep learning curve! relentless missions and changing the Rules of Engagement. Zusammenfassung The true story of one man's determination to master the world's deadliest helicopter and of a split-second decision that changed the face of modern warfare.

Relazione

'Ed Macy is a 21st Century Top Gun. His journey to the gunship pilot elite is truly awesome.' Andy McNab
Praise for 'Apache':
'Puts you right in the cockpit with your finger on the trigger. A truly awesome read; and a climax that Hollywood couldn't invent...' Andy McNab
'Macy is the real deal. Nobody could write that powerfully about combat, or emotionally about the men fighting with him, unless he has been at the gunship's controls. A fantastic, totally exhilarating rollercoaster read. Forget his Hellfire missiles, the book itself is enough to blow you away' Sergeant Major Dan Mills, author of number one bestseller Sniper One
'An honest account of exceptional bravery' Ross Kemp

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Ed Macy, Macy Ed
• Editore: Harper Collins Uk
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 08.07.2010
• EAN: 9780007288205
• ISBN: 978-0-00-728820-5
• Pagine: 280
• Dimensioni: 128 mm x 198 mm x 28 mm
• Categorie: Saggistica > Politica, società, economia > Biografie, autobiografie; Scienze umane, arte, musica > Storia > Storia contemporanea (dal 1945 al 1989); Afghanistan, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Military, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Political, True war & combat stories, military history, 21st Century, 21st century history: from c 2000 -, Defence strategy, planning & research, Military vehicles, Air forces & warfare, 21st century, c 2000 to c 2100, Air forces and warfare, Military and defence strategy, Modern warfare, Aviation skills & piloting, War & defence operations, Military aircraft, Aircraft and aviation, Aviation skills / piloting, Aircraft: general interest, HISTORY / Wars & Conflicts / General, HISTORY / Military / Vehicles / General, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Memoirs