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Bogeys and Bandits

The Making of a Fighter Pilot

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Bogeys and Bandits

By: Robert Gandt
Narrated by: Thomas Block
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Americans are fascinated by the undeniable mystique of the elite world of Navy fighter pilots. In Bogeys and Bandits, Robert Gandt takes listeners on a thrilling ride in the FA-18 Hornet, one of the fastest, sleekest, and deadliest aircraft in the world.

Gandt lived and worked with several pilots learning to fly the Hornet: the identical twins from Middle America; the computer nerd with a penchant for speed; the grandson of a Tuskegee Airman, trying to live up to a proud legacy; and two women dealing with the post-Tailhook world of the Navy.

Gandt weaves superb technological details of the Hornet and an insider's look at the highly demanding training program with portraits of the day-to-day lives of these very real people aspiring to fulfill a dream. Bogeys and Bandits will hold listeners breathless as they soar through the skies in the cockpit of the fastest and deadliest fighter plane in the world.

©1997 Robert Gandt (P)2017 Robert Gandt Aeronautics & Astronautics Air Forces Armed Forces Astronomy & Space Science Military Science Aviation US Air Force
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While I haven't the heart to finish this book, from what I've heard so far, there are some gems in this book.
I can't bring myself to finish the book, however, simply because the narration is so bad.
I hate being critical when so much work has gone into producing something as technical as an audiobook, but the narrator sounds drunk, or a character from McHales Navy (if the later is more appropriate, then typecasting success story here, given the subject matter).
If you are a hardcore military aviation fan, then by all mean knock yourself out. Lots of great anecdotes included.

Content - Yes, Narration - Not so much...

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I was very much looking forward to listening to this one and finally got around to it today. First thoughts - the narration is terrible! I'm very keen on the content so I guess I'll have to push through the next 11 hours listening to this drawling, drunk Moe Sizlack.

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Brilliant book, well written and informative. The bad... unfortunately it is almost ruined by the narrator, who sounds drunk and bored. All the good exciting bits are overlayed with stupid music. If you’re an aviation or Navy nut, get it. If you want it for the pleasure of listening, dont bother.

Great book, poor production

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