Stormchasers

The Hurricane Hunters and Their Fateful Flight Into Hurricane Janet (Revised)

Auteurs

• David Toomey

Paramètres

• 324 pages
• 12 heures de lecture

• Histoire
• Nonfiction

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Set against the backdrop of 1955, this account details the perilous mission of Navy Lieutenant Commander Grover B. Windham and his crew as they ventured into Hurricane Janet for a weather reconnaissance task. In an era devoid of advanced technology, these Hurricane Hunters relied on basic radar and their instincts to navigate treacherous storms. Through Navy documents and personal interviews, the narrative reconstructs the crew's final moments, capturing the bravery and risks faced by pilots in the pursuit of understanding nature's fury.

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• Année de publication: 2003
• Reliure: (souple)