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Topgun: An American StoryOn the 50th anniversary of the creation of the "Topgun" Navy Fighter School, its founder shares the remarkable inside story of how he and eight other risk takers revolutionized the art of aerial combat. "If you loved the movie, you will love the real story in the book." Fox & Friends When American fighter jets were being downed at an unprecedented rate during the Vietnam War, the U. S. Navy turned to a young lieutenant commander, Dan Pedersen, to
On the 50th anniversary of the creation of the "Topgun" Navy Fighter School, its founder shares the remarkable inside story of how he and eight other risk-takers revolutionized the art of aerial combat."If you loved the movie, you will love the real story in the book." -- Fox & Friends
When American fighter jets were being downed at an unprecedented rate during the Vietnam War, the U.S. Navy turned to a young lieutenant commander, Dan Pedersen, to figure out a way to reverse their dark fortune. On a shoestring budget and with little support, Pedersen picked eight of the finest pilots to help train a new generation to bend jets like the F-4 Phantom to their will and learn how to dogfight all over again. What resulted was nothing short of a revolution -- one that took young American pilots from the crucible of combat training in the California desert to the blistering skies of Vietnam, in the process raising America's Navy combat kill ratio from two enemy planes downed for every American plane lost to more than 22 to 1. Topgun emerged not only as an icon of America's military dominance immortalized by Hollywood but as a vital institution that would shape the nation's military strategy for generations to come. Pedersen takes readers on a colorful and thrilling ride -- from Miramar to Area 51 to the decks of aircraft carriers in war and peace-through a historic moment in air warfare. He helped establish a legacy that was built by him and his "Original Eight" -- the best of the best -- and carried on for six decades by some of America's greatest leaders. Topgun is a heartfelt and personal testimony to patriotism, sacrifice, and American innovation and daring.
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Hachette Books
Published: 03/05/2019
ISBN: 9780316416269
Pages: 320
Weight: 1.15lbs
Size: 9.10h x 6.00w x 1.20d
Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 02/01/2019
Booklist 02/15/2019 pg. 14
Publishers Weekly 01/28/2019
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Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Sturdy
Sturdy. Been about two months. The rascal still hasn’t destroyed it 😊
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Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2026
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Small and soft
Perfect size for my small dog. My dog loves it.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2026
★★★★★ 4
Cute for small dogs, but my Malinois made it extinct in minutes
I ordered this plush toy for my Belgian Malinois, and I went into it fully aware of what I was doing. With my dog, “plush toy” basically translates to “short lived prey simulation,” and I’m honestly okay with that because it helps her satisfy that prey drive in a safe, controlled way. She is always under direct supervision when she has toys like this.
The toy is cute, and the concept is fun. The wings and textures are engaging, and I can see how the squeaker/crinkle would be exciting for a small or medium dog that actually plays with plush toys instead of immediately performing surgery on them.
For my dog though, it was not durable in any sense of the word. Within about 30 seconds, she had both wings ripped off. Within five minutes, the entire thing was shredded and gutted. It did its job as an enrichment “destroy me” toy, but if you’re buying this expecting it to last, it won’t hold up to a strong chewer.
It’s also not quite as plush and soft as it looks in the listing photos. It’s more on the lightweight side, which might be fine for smaller dogs, but it felt a bit less cozy than I expected.
I’m giving it four stars because it is a cute toy and would probably be a fun, engaging option for the intended size range, especially dogs that aren’t power shredders. For large breeds or dogs with intense chewing styles (or Belgian Malinois energy), just know it’s going to be a very brief relationship.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2026
★★★★★ 1
Lasted less than an hour
Got a hole within the first hour my dog had this.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2026