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    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

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3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
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Piano Burning and Other Fighter Pilot Traditions

Piano Burning and Other Fighter Pilot Traditions

Burgon, Rob

Paperback

Air Combat

ISBN10: 0998413216
ISBN13: 9780998413211
Publisher: Lightning Source Inc
Published: Dec 11 2016
Pages: 166
Weight: 0.39
Height: 0.35 Width: 5.24 Depth: 7.99
Language: English
The world of the fighter pilot is steeped in tradition. Over a century's worth of ritual, superstition, and lore permeates the life of modern combat aviators. Every time-honored tradition upheld in today's fighter squadron is infused with deep meaning and strengthens the bonds between our airborne warriors. In Piano Burning and Other Fighter Pilot Traditions, you will be given a behind-the-scenes view of the combat aviator's world through the eyes of a modern-day fighter pilot. Get ready to explore the sacred origins of these customs and rituals as practiced by the men and women who fly the deadliest fighter aircraft in the world: -Friday in the Fast Jet Business -Roll Call -The Legend of Jeremiah Weed -Fighter Pilot Songs -Squadron Bar Games -Tactical Call Signs -Mustaches -Challenge Coins -Apologies -Temporary Duty (TDY!) -The Four-Letter F-Word (it's not what you may think!) -Piano Burnings -Debriefs -Fighter Pilot Vocabulary This book is written for an audience of all ages. Whether you are a kid contemplating a career in the fast jet business or a retired fighter jock looking to share memories of your world with your family, Piano Burning has got you covered.

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