Links
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Aviation Links (aviation reading list below)
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Wall calendar featuring spectacular air-to-air images of modern military aviation, from the world's foremost aviation photographers. Photos are large 18.75" x 12.25" format. Spectacular!
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13-minute video tells the story of the F-14's wingsweep computer -- the first microprocessor chip set.
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Great collection of stories and photos on a very personal level, from John "Cat" Cheshire, Navy fighter pilot from the 1970s.
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Website commemorates the RF-8 Photo-Crusader and photo reconnaissance in the Cuban missile crisis.
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Stocktrek offers thousands of images of aircraft, space and tehcnology, and other exciting topics. Now they offer prints from TOPGUN DAYS.
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Fresh, compelling, exciting aviation photography and video.
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Articles, news, tips, and more for those interested in aviation as a career or hobby.
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A very nice little museum with an F-14, F-4, and several other worthwhile aircraft, plus a charming collection of air and space displays.
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Contact Bio at Bio@topgunbio.com for details on the limited edition. Link goes to Amazon.com description of the basic book.
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The latest high-quality aviation photography articles, forums, airshow info, profiles, and more.
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The Grumman F-14 Tomcat online reference work.
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Mission: "To preserve the history of the greatest fighter jet the United States Navy has ever flown."
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The motto says it: "information for pilots, aircraft owners, and builders." A snappy website with diverse info and images of interest to aviation fans.
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Top Gun Day is like Talk Like a Pirate Day, only way cooler!
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Dedicated to the joy of flying!
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Military aircraft photo database - thousands of photos!
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The purposes of the Association are: to foster, encourage, develop, study, and support the aircraft carrier, sea-based aircraft, both fixed and rotary wing, and aircrews of the United States of America; and to educate and inform the public....
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Site contains outstanding military aviation photography
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A tribute to the classic machines of the past. These "classic machines" represent those that fulfilled their role above and beyond what was required of it.
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Beautiful site created by Mr Krizner's children as a tribute to his service, and the Flying Midshipmen.
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Site describes the design work for a MOS-LSI, highly integrated microprocessor chip set, 1968-1970, for the US Navy F14A “Tomcat” fighter.
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Dutch aviation enthusiast René Verjans shares his passion and reviews some interesting books.
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Aviation Book Reading List
I hope you read and enjoy TOPGUN DAYS, but that it's not the only book you read. Here are some that I have read and that I recommend...-
A captivating thrill ride, and it's all true! An intimate love story, set in the almost unbelievable world of excitement that is Naval Aviation…With soaring aerial combat, steamy romance, heartfelt loss, and a silver lining of humor.
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Very exciting, combination of the personal memoir of the Navy RF-8 squadron commander who flew the first missions, complemented by additional material. Ranges from the cockpit to the White House.
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This book is both thorough and exciting. You will get a full measure of appreciation for military flying in peacetime and combat, and the men who carry out the missions. A substantial volume with more than 350 pages of text, tables, and rare photos.
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Beautiful collection of rare photographs and stories. A complete, exciting and heartfelt tribute to the F-4 Phantom II and the people who were known as Blue Angels between 1969 and 1973.
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The grand story of USS Enterprise (CV-6), conveying WW2 history through accomplishments and sacrifices on a very personal level.
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Great story of the air-to-air war over Vietnam (Navy and Air Force), balancing exciting combat descriptions with unflinching analysis.
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Intense and detailed account of the fighter pilots and RIOs who started Topgun. I recently re-read this and enjoyed it all over again.
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B-52s in Linebacker II through the eyes of crewdogs (as B-52 crew members referred to themselves) who flew the massive Stratofortress on these dangerous missions.
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The full story of Navy Skyraider pilot Dieter Dengler, well-told by bestselling author Bruce Henderson.
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US Marine Corps UH-1 pilot in combat in Viet Nam: how he got there, how he survived it all. Exciting, gritty, with flashes of humor.
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The complete, behind-the-scenes story of air traffic control and air defense ops on 9/11.
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America's secret Migs. 'Nuf said!
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The personal story of fighter community legend John Monroe "Hawk" Smith: his growth as a naval officer, his seasoning as a fighter pilot, and his hardening as a commanding officer. Insights into the early days of the F-14 Tomcat and Topgun.
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Profiles the turbulent design and development stage of the Navy’s carrier-based jet fighter program. From the successful designs, such as the Fury, Banshee, Crusader, and Phantom II, to the also-rans, like the Fireball, Demon, Pirate, and Cutlass.
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Suspenseful, detailed, and balanced telling of a pivotal battle of WW2 in the Pacific.
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