Books - What are you reading?

[cardboard_killer]

[ST_Catchov]

 

'Winged Victory' by V.M. Yeates. Surely one of the best books ever written about the Great War and the human condition in general ....

 

[Trooper117]

Yep,excellent book... read it a few years ago now...

[DD_fruitbat]

This, very entertaining.

 

Edited November 17, 2023 by DD_fruitbat

[cardboard_killer]

Gutenberg ebook

 

 

[ST_Catchov]

I recently reread 'Sopwith Scout 7309' which details Sir Gordon Taylor's experiences during 1917 flying the Pup in 66 Squadron RFC. He begins the book reminiscing about sailing around Pittwater (an inlet north of Sydney, Aus) as a youth and exploring Lion Island, an experience I can relate to as I did the very same in Manly Juniors (a dinghy with sails basically) back in the 60's. My wingman was my grandfather who served in the AIF during WW1 from early 1917 onwards. Happy days.

 

Taylor describes his tactics in the little Pup against the formidable Albatros D3, a far superior crate, except perhaps at heights above 17,000 feet. He went on to have an interesting and full life in aviation. It's a good read for those interested in the WW1 air war. 5 stars.

 

I'm now very much looking forward to the release of the Sopwith 'Pup' in FC4 ....

 

 

 

 

 

[Zooropa_Fly]

Pup beats everything in a 1v1 knife fight in RoF.

You can't beat the feeling of sending them Dr1 Jocks quitting with rage :))

Be interesting to see what the FC version can do..

 

[cardboard_killer]

Just finished this. I was a bit disappointed. The authors ax grinding got in the way of the last chapters, which should have been focused on the things the RFC did well on the front. Instead the last three chapters were about the attempts to divert resources into a ridiculous attempt at fielding a strategic bombing force. It seems to me that these chapters would have been better served in his sequel about the RAF in the interwar years. Still, recommended.

 

[Gambit21]

On 11/17/2023 at 7:51 AM, DD_fruitbat said:

This, very entertaining.

 

On my list now.

 

This is excellent, almost halfway through.

 

Then I’ll start “Ghosts of Atonement” thanks to @EAF19_Marsh who was kind enough to send it to me.

[cardboard_killer]

[von_Tom]

Not a book but:

 

[von_Tom_server]

Just read through these again. Lewis in particular has an engaging style. 
 

von Tom

[Rodwonder]

17 minutes ago, von_Tom_server said:

Just read through these again. Lewis in particular has an engaging style. 
 

von Tom

 

I have read and reread No Parachute numerous times... Found, in my childhood at my local library. I'll probably be buried with it!!! 

[cardboard_killer]

[Zooropa_Fly]

On 1/15/2024 at 12:17 PM, Rodwonder said:

Found, in my childhood at my local library.

 

You should probably take it back now.

[SYN_Ricky]

On 1/10/2024 at 3:42 PM, von_Tom said:

Not a book but:

 

Started reading the article about Von Maltzahn today. This was a nice little surprise from Christer. 

Edited January 18, 2024 by SYN_Ricky

[cardboard_killer]

 

[cardboard_killer]

Returning to this series after putting it down a few years ago.

 

[ST_Catchov]

You don't have to like the Stones but if you like the musical adventures and vibe of the 60's you might like this book. The author embeds himself into the Stones inner circle as they prepare for a US tour of 1969 ultimately leading to the Altamont concert. The book constantly pivots from the early 60's to the current scene (1969) with entertaining anecdotes. Light up and enjoy.

 

[Lusekofte]

Good diary from a intelligence officer on a Wellington squadron serving in Africa , Malta and Italy 

[ITAF_Rani]

[Lusekofte]

On 11/16/2023 at 11:20 PM, ST_Catchov said:

 

'Winged Victory' by V.M. Yeates. Surely one of the best books ever written about the Great War and the human condition in general ....

 

Bought this on Amazon after seeing this

[[CPT]Pike*HarryM]

A little self hype for the F-4, rereading these 2...

 

 

[[CPT]Pike*HarryM]

On 10/29/2023 at 11:42 AM, cardboard_killer said:

Have this on hold at library, going to Japan in a couple of weeks so want to read something appropriate...

[SYN_Ricky]

Sometimes I like to read about other stuff than planes ?

 

[Heliopause]

"O 21 under the bloodflag" written by J. F. Van Dulm who commanded the submarine during the war.

 

[cardboard_killer]

Inter library loan; got to get reading!

 

[SYN_Ricky]

[cardboard_killer]

[=LD=Bulldog*]

[BlitzPig_EL]

Victor Davis Hanson's "The End of Everything"

[cardboard_killer]

Let us know how it ends.

[Gingerwelsh]

One of the few books I've read, cover to cover.

 

 

 

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[[CPT]Pike*HarryM]

On 10/29/2023 at 11:42 AM, cardboard_killer said:

Well, I finally finished this, interesting. Places mentioned tied in nicely to places I visited in recent Japan trip...(Osaka and neighboring area).

[cardboard_killer]

[cardboard_killer]

Edit: only first chapter in and the library recalled it as someone had special requested it. Will try again later.

Edited June 13, 2024 by cardboard_killer

[cardboard_killer]

With Atonement recalled, I started re-reading an old favorite.

 

[cardboard_killer]

Ugg, two ILL books came in at the same time. Hope I can finish both.

 

 

 

[[CPT]Pike*HarryM]

Picked this up for free, surprising good. No glossing over the ugly stuff either.

 

 

[Enceladus828]

Finished reading this book, mainly because of the accident the author describes in the opening chapter: