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 Read it - it's as simple as that READ IT! June 4, 1999
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
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 interest in aviation, you have to read this book, and if you like the A-10 - well then you MUST read this book.
Very well written and informative - hard to put down March 18, 1999
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I got this book because my son has recently been assigned to train in an A-10. I was very impressed with Mr. Smallwood's writing style. He manages to convey the excitement, danger, and novelty of the A-10's mission and the immense dedication of the brave and courageous pilots who flew in the Gulf War. I learned much of the "lingo" used by the "Hog Drivers" so if I hear it in the future I'll understand. I'm pleased to learn that my son will be flying in 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 January 18, 1999
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
Bill Smallwood did a great job of capturing the true nature of A-10 operations in Desert Storm.As a former hog driver and 40 combat mission pilot during Desert Storm (511th FS) and one of the guys who the author interviewed extensively for the book, I can assure you it is accurate. It is an easy and fun read for a quazi-historical tome! Enjoy!
 Gripping, passionate portrayal, but scant on details December 9, 1998
As another has commented, I find this a difficult book to put down. The author states early and 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 and design insight. all in all rewarding, fun reading.
Wonderful nonfiction account of A-10's in Desert Storm July 14, 1998
I am in the Air Force, and an admitted Warthog devotee. If you like the aircraft, this is the penultimate book for you, and even if you don't, this is definitely worth a read for any serious military enthusiast. The Warthog is often overlooked, undervalued, and underestimated as a viable air asset, when in truth, it is probably the most robust and useful aircraft in the inventory. The Warthog is it's own worst enemy, however. In an Air Force plagued by cost overruns and computerized, high-end parts, the Warthog takes damage and 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 and overcome with their old fashioned, low-tech airplane. I highly recommend this book as an exciting, illustrative read as to the quality and dedication of the Air Force's Warthog detachments.
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