Basher Five-Two: The True Story of F-16 Fighter Pilot Captain Scott O'Grady
No. of pages 133
Published: 1998
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"Basher Five-Two" recounts the harrowing true story of Captain Scott O'Grady, an F-16 fighter pilot during the Bosnian War. After his jet is shot down over hostile territory, O'Grady survives for six days evading capture in the treacherous landscape of Bosnia. Relying on his training, resourcefulness, and sheer will to survive, he navigates the challenges of being hunted while maintaining hope of rescue. The book details his experiences of isolation, fear, and determination, as well as the daring mission launched by his fellow pilots to bring him home. It’s a gripping tale of bravery and resilience under fire. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book has been graded for interest at 10-14 years.
There are 133 pages in this book. This book was published in 1998 by Turtleback Books .