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Flight of the Intruder
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Flight of the Intruder, written by Stephen Coonts, plunges into the intense experiences of naval aviators during the Vietnam War. The story follows Jake Grafton, a disillusioned A-6 Intruder pilot.
He questions the purpose and conduct of the war.
Grafton and his bombardier, Virgil Cole, undertake increasingly dangerous and unauthorized missions.
They grapple with moral ambiguities.
The book vividly depicts the technical aspects of flying and combat.
It portrays the psychological toll of war on its participants.
It explores themes of courage, loyalty, and the search for meaning amidst the chaos of conflict.
He questions the purpose and conduct of the war.
Grafton and his bombardier, Virgil Cole, undertake increasingly dangerous and unauthorized missions.
They grapple with moral ambiguities.
The book vividly depicts the technical aspects of flying and combat.
It portrays the psychological toll of war on its participants.
It explores themes of courage, loyalty, and the search for meaning amidst the chaos of conflict.
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The Need to Lead
Mentioned by Thomas777; he notes that the book is better than the movie and references a detail from the book about Hanoi.
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