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Touching History: The Untold Story of the Drama That Unfolded in the Skies Over America on 9/11 (2008) 116 exemplaren
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Touching History: The Untold Story of the Drama… door Lynn Spencer
An insider’s examination of the aviation side of 9/11/2001: Lynn Spencer’s meticulously researched story of the commercial airline crews, FAA controllers, NORAD commanders and controllers, and military fighter pilots who were actors in the drama that day. Fascinating, even if you don’t know a lot about aviation. Finally, I got to the root of the rumor flying around fighter pilot circles on 9/11, that a USAF F-16 pilot had shot down American Airlines Flight 93 over Pennsylvania.
Gripping account of events in the air and in the military and air traffic control on 9/11 by an author who is also a commercial pilot. Based on interviews, correspondence with participants and transcripts.
The book gives a clear account of what was happening, when, where, and to whom; and shows the confusion and communication problems that hampered responses. Covers what might have turned into a 5th hijacking (United 23) and sheds light on how airlines track and communicate with their planes through ACARS.
Differs from 9/11 Commission Report in stating that UA93 could have been intercepted if it had not crashed, and clears up rumours about missiles supposedly "missing" from the (unarmed) fighter sent to intercept it.
Complements other 9/11narratives that cover the Pentagon and World Trade Center attacks.… (meer)
The book gives a clear account of what was happening, when, where, and to whom; and shows the confusion and communication problems that hampered responses. Covers what might have turned into a 5th hijacking (United 23) and sheds light on how airlines track and communicate with their planes through ACARS.
Differs from 9/11 Commission Report in stating that UA93 could have been intercepted if it had not crashed, and clears up rumours about missiles supposedly "missing" from the (unarmed) fighter sent to intercept it.
Complements other 9/11narratives that cover the Pentagon and World Trade Center attacks.… (meer)
Gripping and very interesting perspective.
Riveting book - I was hooked by the first few pages. Much of it was written in the present tense (he does this, he is that) which is not good literary style generally, BUT it worked for this book. Kept me on the edge of my seat, cover to cover. It also enlightens with information about that day that you just don't hear about. Excellent all around - highly recommended.
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