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World in peril. The origin, mission, and scientific findings of the 46th/72nd Reconnaissance Squadron. - Hardcover
Book by WHITE, Ken.
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About the Author:
Ken White is an Air Force Academy graduate who served as a B-52 pilot during the Vietnam Conflict. After retirement from the Air Force, he took up residence in Elkhart, Indiana, the family home, and wrote the book World in Peril with his father, Colonel Maynard E. White, USAF (Ret.), who commanded this "most decorated peacetime unit in Air Force history," about which the book is written.
Review:
According to Civil and Military leaders:
General Colin Powell, as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, wrote that World in Peril is "a fascinating account of the significant contributions of the 46th/72nd Reconnaissance Squadron during those critical, early days of the Cold War."
As Supreme Allied Commander in Europe, General Andrew J. Goodpaster, called World in Peril "...a magnificent bit of history...".
General David C. Jones, former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said of the book that it was "a most fascinating story; well researched and written ... I am impressed!"
Donald Spooner, the Executive Director of the USAF Scientific Advisory Board, said that the book was "a fine piece of work...based on solid research."
The Director of the Center for Air Force History, Jacob Neufeld, asserted that World in Peril was "a truly superb job" and "a proud achievement."
Jeff Ethell, the late renowned aviation historian, called the book "THE definitive reference source for this period of history."
The book was also acknowledged by Zbigniew Brzezinski as "an important issue."
The Administrator of NASA, Daniel S. Goldin, stated that World in Peril was "an insight into some very interesting and significant investigations..."
In addition, Leonard A. Fisk, the Associate Administrator for Space Science and Applications, NASA, wrote to the author that "your book raises some interesting concepts regarding the nature and stability of the Earth's magnetic field. My congratulations on your contributions to science and research."
General Colin Powell, as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, wrote that World in Peril is "a fascinating account of the significant contributions of the 46th/72nd Reconnaissance Squadron during those critical, early days of the Cold War."
As Supreme Allied Commander in Europe, General Andrew J. Goodpaster, called World in Peril "...a magnificent bit of history...".
General David C. Jones, former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said of the book that it was "a most fascinating story; well researched and written ... I am impressed!"
Donald Spooner, the Executive Director of the USAF Scientific Advisory Board, said that the book was "a fine piece of work...based on solid research."
The Director of the Center for Air Force History, Jacob Neufeld, asserted that World in Peril was "a truly superb job" and "a proud achievement."
Jeff Ethell, the late renowned aviation historian, called the book "THE definitive reference source for this period of history."
The book was also acknowledged by Zbigniew Brzezinski as "an important issue."
The Administrator of NASA, Daniel S. Goldin, stated that World in Peril was "an insight into some very interesting and significant investigations..."
In addition, Leonard A. Fisk, the Associate Administrator for Space Science and Applications, NASA, wrote to the author that "your book raises some interesting concepts regarding the nature and stability of the Earth's magnetic field. My congratulations on your contributions to science and research."
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- PublisherK. White
- Publication date1992
- ISBN 10 0962891681
- ISBN 13 9780962891687
- BindingHardcover
- Edition number1
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