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Thud Ridge: F-105 Thunderchief Missions Over Vietnam (Paperback)

by Jack Broughton (Author)
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  • Paperback: 288 pages
  • Publisher: Crecy Publishing (1 Jul 2006)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0859791165
  • ISBN-13: 978-0859791168
  • Product Dimensions: 22.6 x 15.2 x 1.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 68,458 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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    #41 in  Books > History > North America > Vietnam War
    #45 in  Books > History > Countries & Regions > Asia > South East Asia > Vietnam

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"Wings & Airpower Magazine, December 2006" "'Once a classic, always a classic, ' and this book is certainly no exception. Originally published in 1969 when the combat experiences of the Vietnam War were still happening in real-time, "Thud Ridge" tells the frustrating tale of Air Force strike pilots who were thrust into the war in its early stages, and who had to literally 'write the book' as they flew each dangerous and hair-raising mission. Jack Broughton is not only a fighter pilot's fighter pilot, but a gifted write who can put you right into the hot sweaty cockpit of a Republic F-105 Thunderchief flying its payload of 750-lb. bombs right up Route Pack 6 and into the heavily defended piece of real estate that gives this book its name. "Now enhanced by compelling and candid photographs running chronologically through the narrative, this book not only tells the story of aerial bravery during the early phases of Vietnam, but gives the reader a veritable encyclopedia of information on all the combat hardware employed in the conflict. An appendix showing aircraft flown and equipment used in Southeast Asia offers the kind of detail that really puts this book into proper historical perspective. Whether or not you were captivated by the original, this new release serves as a valuable re-visit to a pivotal era in military history that changed the face of aerial combat as we knew it. There are few people on this earth better suited to tell the story than Col. Jack Broughton."

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This is the story of a special breed of warrior, the fighter-bomber pilot; the story of valiant men who flew the F-105 Thunderchief `Thud' Fighter-Bomber over the hostile skies of North Vietnam.

From the briefing rooms to the bombing runs, Vice-Wing Commander Colonel Jack Broughton, recounts the tragedy and heartache, the high drama and flaming terror, the exhilaration and thrill of life on the edge. He relives the incredible feeling of high-speed, low-level sorties where SAM missiles, flak and MiGs were all in a day's work. The bravery of the pilots and their commitment to each other in times of extreme fear, crisis and catastrophe are highlighted by vivid, fast moving flying sequences.

Thud Ridge is a fascinating and graphic memorial to the courage of the men, the power of their machines and their dedication to their mission.


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5.0 out of 5 stars Unhappy Hunting Grounds, 12 Jan 2007
By Palle J. Christensen "atc pal" (Denmark) - See all my reviews
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This is the original story of F-105 combat in the Vietnam War. First published in 1969, and unavailable for some years, it is the very outspoken words from one of the leading "Thud" pilots of the time, who clearly had had enough of a thoroughly mismanaged air war. You are right there in the cockpit, he brought a tape recorder on many missions, trying to outsmart SAM's, guns and MiGs. One of the most amazing "saves" ever is related as a KC-135 tanker refuels Broughtons "flamed out" wing man! Jack Broughton followed up in 1988 with "Going Dowtown - the war against Hanoi and Washington". That title nicely sums up "Thud Ridge" as well.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Arguably the finest account of 'going north', 16 Dec 2007
By P. Myhill (Isle of Skye UK) - See all my reviews
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I am delighted to see this book reprinted, I searched for a second hand copy for many years and was not disappointed when I finally got hold of one.

I have read most of the pilot accounts of the Vietnam war, and been able to cross reference Jack Broughton's account with those of people who flew with him, this, to my mind is the finest. Only the legendary Pak Six compares, though 100 North and Ed Rasimus's books are very good.

Understandably angry at the political mismanagement of the war and incompetence of many senior 'career' officers, Broughton pulls no punches but backs up his points with sound military arguments, as one would expect from the highly competent deputy leader of an F105 wing.

You really are in the cockpit with him on the missions, perhaps none more telling than the abotive attempt to rescue downed 'Weasel' pilot and Medal of Honor winner Leo Thorsness.

Sadly Jack Broughton fell just short of achieving his target of '105 North in a 105', the USAF court martialled one of their best and destroyed his career, (for protecting two of his pilots who returned fire on a Russian freighter in Haiphong. The USAF acted in just as inept a manner as their failure to put Olds in command of dogfight training on his return from Vietnam, as usual the kiss ass brigade won out.

Going Downtown is also a good read, but very much a retread of Thud Ridge, with the court martial added in.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Technical detailed account of flying Thuds in Vietnam, 2 Oct 2007
By J. Long (Dorset, UK) - See all my reviews
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This book goes into minute details about the logistics of flying bombing raids over and around Hanoi. Like so many first hand accounts the author goes over the many faults with the aerial war and how it could have been improved. The book also contains stories of his bombing sorties.

If you are looking for a detailed logistical view of flying Thuds then this is the book for you. If you are after a series of stories of the accounts of flying in North Vietnam then I would look elsewhere.
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One of the best books i have ever read about the Vietnam war, it highlights the bravery of the Thunderchief pilots to have to fly time and time again into what was the best... Read more
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This is the story of a special breed of warrior, the fighter-bomber pilot; the story of the valiant men who flew the F105 Thunderchief "Thud" Fighter Bomber over the hostile skies... Read more
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