{"product_id":"black-lion-one-by-schiffer-publishing","title":"Black Lion One by Schiffer Publishing","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eFulfilled by our friends at Schiffer Publishing\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn exciting look at what it takes to command a US Navy Fighter Squadron.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThis historical biography of John Monroe “Hawk” Smith, Navy fighter pilot, is a gripping account of valor, sacrifice, and adventure during one of the most tumultuous periods in carrier aviation.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: square;\"\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003eHawk, having completed a stunning tour as commanding officer of TOPGUN, received orders to a frontline F-14 Tomcat squadron—VF-213, the “Black Lions.” \u003c\/li\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003eHawk joined the Black Lions prior to their March 1979 deployment.  Several critical factors portended to a most arduous workup period and deployment—there were issues lurking.  But Hawk was a man who did not shy away from a challenge. \u003c\/li\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003eSoon, the Lions would have opportunities to show their colors. \u003c\/li\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003eThese included the first-ever Fighter Derby at NAS Miramar, California—the “World Cup” for naval fighter squadrons, and Constant Peg, a highly classified “Black Program” that exposed aircrews to the capabilities of Soviet fighters.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eAviation enthusiasts and historians will be captivated by the historical fidelity and descriptive air combat engagements, amused by the perpetual mirth of TACAIR aviators, and inspired by lessons of leadership that apply to all walks of life.\u003c\/p\u003e[AuthorName]By Donald E. Auten[\/AuthorName][AuthorBio]Donald Auten, a light-attack pilot and TOPGUN graduate, logged nearly 5,000 flying hours and completed two commanding-officer tours. He is also the author of \u003cem\u003eRoger Ball!\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eAlika:\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eOdyssey of a Navy Dolphin\u003c\/em\u003e.  [\/AuthorBio][NumIllustration]32 color and b\/w photos[\/NumIllustration][CoAuthor][\/CoAuthor][SubTitle]TOPGUN Trailblazer Capt. John Monroe \"Hawk\" Smith in Command of VF-213[\/SubTitle][ColorPattern]32 color and b\/w photos[\/ColorPattern]","brand":"VYSN","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":42650495254622,"sku":"carro-15784362","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0655\/6555\/6830\/files\/9780764363443.jpg?v=1776285636","url":"https:\/\/impossible-girls-2.myshopify.com\/products\/black-lion-one-by-schiffer-publishing","provider":"Impossible girl's","version":"1.0","type":"link"}