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THE INSIDE STORY OF THE DESERT STORM AERIAL WARFARE, TOLD BY ONE OF ITS HEROES During Operation Desert Storm, the author piloted his F-16 in 30 combat missions, from the bombing of Iraq's nuclear research facility to attacks on the notorious "Highway of Death." In Vipers in the Storm, he recounts these experiences in searing "you-are-there" detail, giving readers one of the most riveting depictions ever written of man and machine at war.
Vipers in the Storm accurately reflects the decisive role that the United States Air Force played in defeating Saddam Hussein's military and liberating Kuwait. It is a superb account of modern air warfare. Most of all, it is a reminder of how enormously fortunate we are that there are young Americans like Keith Rosenkranz able and willing to defend the nation.
-- from the Foreword by Vice President Dick Cheney
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During Operation Desert Storm, Captain Keith Rosenkranz piloted his F-16 "Viper" in 30 combat missions. Here he recounts these experiences in searing, "you-are-there" detail, giving readers one of the most riveting depictions ever written of man and machine at war.
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Descriptions of 30 combat missions from F-16 pilot during Operation Desert Storm
During Operation Desert Storm, Captain Keith Rosenkranz piloted his F-16 "Viper" in 30 combat missions. Here he recounts these experiences in searing, "you-are-there" detail, giving readers one of the most riveting depictions ever written of man and machine at war.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 317-318) and index.
About the Author
Captain Keith Rosenkranz was a top-rated flight instructor and, subsequently, Top Gun in F-16 fighter training. He served in South Korea and then flew 30 combat missions--the bulk of them at night--during the Gulf War. Rosenkranz scored ten maverick missle kills on the infamous "Highway of Death." He was awarded four Air Medals and two Aerial Achievement Medals. He is currently a pilot for a major airline and lives with his family in Texas. His e-mail address is
[email protected]. Four more information about this book, visit www.viperinthestorm.com.
Table of Contents
Foreword by Vice President Richard Cheney
Green Flag
Oil and Water
Viper
The Storm Gathers
Waiting for Saddam
First Leg
Incredible Journey
In CountryUnexpected Transfer
Grounded
Black Widow
LANTIRNT
actics and Morale
T-Rack Steps In
Belonging
Thanksgiving Comesand Goes
Crowded Skies
We Own the Night
A New Year
Fallen Warrior
The Inevitable
War Begins
Defining Moment
Mission From Hell
Mother of All Battles
Phase Two
The Mailman Delivers
Patriotism
Friendly Fire
Killer Scouts
Edge of the Envelope
Maverick
Proposal for Peace
Play Time“Altitude…Altitude”Highway of Death
Welcome Home
Afterthoughts
Acknowledgments
GlossarySourcesIndex