Customer Reviews
Read it - it's as simple as that READ IT! - By: , 04 Jun 1999 
This is an briliant book, even if you don't like the A-10 (which I love). It tells that story of how a ugly, slow plane became a swan during the Gulf War. You get an understanding of how it must have been to fly the Hog, on missions it wasn't designed for. As I said earlier, if you have just the smallest interestin aviation, you have to read this book, & if you like the A-10 - well then you MUST read this book.
Very well written and informative - hard to put down - By: , 18 Mar 1999 I got this book because my son has recently been assigned to trainin an A-10. I was very impressed with Mr. Smallwood's writing style. He manages to convey the excitement, danger, & novelty of the A-10's mission & the immense dedication of the brave & courageous pilots who flewin the Gulf War. I learned much of the "lingo" used by the "Hog Drivers" so if I hear itin the future I'll understand. I'm pleased to learn that my son will be flyingin such a tough machine. I now call the A-10 the "Guardian Angel" of the ground troops. Please convey my appreciation to Mr. Smallwood for his excellent work. S. Doyle Houston TX
One of the most accurate & complete books about gulf war ops - By: , 18 Jan 1999 Bill Smallwood did a great job of capturing the true nature of A-10 operationsin Desert Storm.
As a former hog driver & 40 combat mission pilot during Desert Storm (511th FS) & one of the guys who the author interviewed extensively for the book, I can assure you it is accurate.
It is an easy & fun read for a quazi-historical tome!
Enjoy!
Gripping, passionate portrayal, but scant on details - By: , 09 Dec 1998 
As another has commented, I find this a difficult book to put down. The author states early & clearly that this will be unapologetically emotional text, but I had hoped for the same level of 'colour' with a greater fraction of hard detail & design insight. allin all rewarding, fun reading.
Wonderful nonfiction account of A-10's in Desert Storm - By: , 14 Jul 1998 I amin the Air Force, & an admitted Warthog devotee. If you like the aircraft, this is the penultimate book for you, & even if you don't, this is definitely worth a read for any serious military enthusiast. The Warthog is often overlooked, undervalued, & underestimated as a viable air asset, whenin truth, it is probably the most robust & useful aircraftin the inventory. The Warthog is it's own worst enemy, however. In an Air Force plagued by cost overruns & computerized, high-end parts, the Warthog takes damage & continues to generate high sortie rates. The book expresses not only the value of the airframe, but the value of the pilots, who often improvise & overcome with their old fashioned, low-tech airplane. I highly recommend this book as an exciting, illustrative read as to the quality & dedication of the Air Force's Warthog detachments.
