{"product_id":"9781429920223","title":"Fly Navy: Discovering the Extraordinary People and Enduring Spirit of Naval Aviation","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTop Gun \u003ci\u003ewas only part of the story\u003c\/i\u003e. Fly Navy\u003ci\u003e delves beyond the Hollywood \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eimage to reveal the true mettle and genuine story of the elite men and women of naval aviation.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor one hundred years, the U.S. Navy's aviators and crews have made the difference on military and peacetime missions around the world. Their unparalleled skill, preparation, and everyday dedication have paid off when it matters most: when lives are on the line. Together, these men and women—officers and enlisted personnel, past and present—have protected freedom, served their country, and forged a legacy of valor like no other.  \u003cbr\u003e            In this landmark book, Alvin Townley takes readers on an adventure around the world and across generations as he goes behind the scenes of naval aviation. From the skies over the Arabian Sea to the jungles of Southeast Asia to carriers patrolling the vast Pacific, he uncovers incredible stories of service members who survived weeks adrift at sea, made midnight rescues in deadly storms, crash-landed behind enemy lines, and found themselves in situations where their exceptional training and focus were the only things standing between life and death. \u003cbr\u003e            Filled with inspiring personal accounts of courage, camaraderie, and sheer perseverance, \u003ci\u003eFly Navy\u003c\/i\u003e pays tribute to the extraordinary individuals who have built naval aviation into the revered force it is today—and will remain tomorrow.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"St. Martin's Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47134027874544,"sku":"9781429920223","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781429920223_p0.jpg?v=1769901659","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781429920223","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}