The New York Times bestselling author of Viper Pilot and retired
USAF F-16 legend Dan Hampton offers the first comprehensive popular
history of combat aviation--a unique, entertaining, and action-packed
look at the aces of the air and their machines, from the trailblazing
aviators of World War I to today's technologically expert warriors
flying supersonic jets.
One of the most decorated fighter pilots in history, U.S. Air Force
Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.) Dan Hampton goes back 100 years to tell the
extraordinary stories of the most famous fighter planes and the brave
and daring heroes who made them legend. Told in his acclaimed
high-octane style, Lords of the Sky is a fresh and exhilarating look
at the development of aviation for history and military buffs alike.