{"product_id":"topgun-by-schiffer-publishing","title":"TOPGUN 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\u003eA unique, illustrated history of the US Navy Fighter Weapons School's 50-year history.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThis book provides a unique, illustrated history of the US Navy Fighter Weapons School’s 50-year history. Currently located at Naval Air Station Fallon, Nevada, TOPGUN was formed in late 1968 at Naval Air Station Miramar, California, to create a graduate-level course in fighter tactics for Navy pilots deploying to Vietnam. Before TOPGUN, Navy F-4 Phantom II fighter crews in Vietnam managed only a 2.5:1 kill ratio versus Soviet-built MiG-17 and MiG-21 fighters: after TOPGUN formed, the community tallied a 12.5:1 kill ratio. Since then, TOPGUN has become the standard-bearer of Navy fighter and strike fighter tactics and training and is recognized worldwide as a center of excellence. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: square;\"\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003eTOPGUN’s tactics and pilot training are explained, as well as changes and developments throughout the years to the present day.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003eAll aircraft flown at TOPGUN since its founding are shown.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003eA-4 Skyhawk\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003eT-38A\/B Talon\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003eF-5E\/F Tiger II\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003eF-16N Viper\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003eF-14A Tomcat\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003eF\/A-18 Hornet\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003eF-16A\/B Falcon\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003eF\/A-18E\/F Super Hornet\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eBrad Elward has written on military aviation topics since 1997. He has authored articles on TOPGUN for \u003cem\u003eThe Hook\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eCombat Aircraft\u003c\/em\u003e magazines and has published 11 aviation books and over 50 aviation articles. \u003c\/p\u003e[AuthorName]By Brad Elward[\/AuthorName][AuthorBio]A retired appellate attorney, Brad Elward has written on military aviation topics since 1997. He has authored articles on TOPGUN for \u003cem\u003eThe Hook\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eCombat Aircraft\u003c\/em\u003e magazines and has published 11 aviation books and over 50 aviation articles. [\/AuthorBio][NumIllustration]250 color and b\/w images[\/NumIllustration][CoAuthor][\/CoAuthor][SubTitle]The US Navy Fighter Weapons School: Fifty Years of Excellence[\/SubTitle][ColorPattern]250 color and b\/w images[\/ColorPattern]","brand":"VYSN","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":42650492043358,"sku":"carro-15782149","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0655\/6555\/6830\/files\/9780764360145.jpg?v=1776285569","url":"https:\/\/impossible-girls-2.myshopify.com\/products\/topgun-by-schiffer-publishing","provider":"Impossible girl's","version":"1.0","type":"link"}