Flight of the Intruder (Jake Grafton #1)
by Stephen Coonts
Flight of the Intruder by Stephen Coonts holds a highly rated rating of 4.04 out of 5, based on 21.8K reader ratings. First published in 1986.
About Flight of the Intruder
Also Available in an Audio Edition from Audible via AmazonIn Flight of the Intruder Jake Grafton is an A-6 Intruder pilot during the Vietnam War who flies his bomber on sorties past enemy flak and SAM missiles, and then must maneuver his plane, often at night, onto the relatively small deck of an aircraft carrier. Former Navy flyer Stephen Coonts gives an excellent sense of the complexities of modern air raids and how nerve-wracking it is, even for the best airmen, to technically solve sudden problems over and over, knowing that even a twist of fate like a peasant wildly firing a rifle from a field could wipe out the crew. Grafton alternates between remorse over the fate of his unseen Vietnamese victims on the ground and a gung-ho "let's win this war" sentiment that lashes at both policymakers who select less-than-important targets for the dangerous missions and advocates for peace back in the States.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Stephen Coonts |
| Published | 1986 |
| Genres | Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Historical Fiction, Suspense |
| Average Rating | 4.04 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 21,765 |
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What genre is Flight of the Intruder?
Flight of the Intruder is categorized as Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Historical Fiction, Suspense. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is Flight of the Intruder worth reading?
Based on 21.8K reader ratings, Flight of the Intruder has an average score of 4.04 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
Who wrote Flight of the Intruder?
Flight of the Intruder was written by Stephen Coonts. It was first published in 1986.
What is the ISBN for Flight of the Intruder?
The ISBN-13 for Flight of the Intruder is 9781591141270.0.
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