Fighter pilots /

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by Loveless, Antony.
[ 01. English Non Fiction ] Series: The world's most dangerous jobs. Published by : Crabtree Pub. Co., (New York :) Physical details: 32 p. : col. ill. ; 27 cm. Subject(s): Aeronautics, Military. | Airplanes, Military. | Airplanes --Piloting. | Fighter pilots. Year : 2010 01. English Non Fiction Item type : 01. English Non Fiction
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West Royalty Elementary School NF HC 623.74 LOV Available

Includes index.

Fighter pilot -- The dangers -- Training fighter pilots -- G-force -- Low-level flying -- Raptors and typhoons -- Harriers and F-16s -- Air-to-air refueling -- A fighter pilot's day -- Quick reaction alert -- QRA in action -- In action -- Danger close -- It's a fact!

Examines what it takes to become a fighter pilot; what the job is like; the jets and equipment required; and what its like to fly at twice the speed of sound in pursuit of an enemy.