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Subnuts · 09-11-18, 12:17 PM

Just finished reading Boeing B-47 Stratojet: Strategic Air Command's Transitional Bomber. It's an exceptionally in-depth technical and operational history, and probably the most detailed book on the Stratojet currently available, though to be fair, there aren't many out there. I've written a review for anyone curious.

https://www.amazon.com/review/R5ZJN0...SIN=191080908X

I should be getting my copy of Haynes' new book on the Blackburn Buccaneer today. In the meantime, I need to stop buying so many damned books and finished reading the ones I already have!

Sailor Steve · 09-11-18, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Subnuts

I need to stop buying so many damned books and finished reading the ones I already have!

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It's been twenty years since I worked in the warehouse of a book distributor. One of the perks was free books. Most were damaged enough that we couldn't sell them to bookstores or universities, the only restriction being that employees couldn't take more than three per day. I only took ones I really wanted to read, and I still haven't read ten percent of them. Too many new ones to buy.

tmccarthy · 09-19-18, 03:27 AM

Bloody Sixteen: The USS Oriskany and Air Wing 16 during the Vietnam War by Peter Fey

Subnuts · 09-23-18, 03:34 PM

I haven't exactly been "reading" it (not a lot of text...) but I've spent the last week going totally googly-eyed over the new "Anatomy of the Ship" on the Bismarck. I'm not a card-carrying member of The Cult of Bismarck, but the level of detail is absolutely incredible. I'm going to include a couple preview pics, but I'm sure they don't do it justice.

Gunnyhwy · 09-25-18, 05:38 PM

I am re-reading "Father's Love". They re-edited it and it is so much better now, the book was upgraded automatically on my Amazon-kindle.

This is a submariner story of the widower that wishes to rekindle the relationship with his only son. The son does not want to rekindle the relationship with his father. During the mother's burial ceremony, the father offers the son to join him for a test with an Air-Independent propulsion midget submarine.

Underway, the young man discovers his father's hidden agenda: Using the midget submarine to smuggle drugs in the United States, by taking advantage of a little-known vulnerability in the country's maritime security apparatus and making his son an unwitting accomplice.

A series of underwater pursuits ensue as they try to evade detection from the US Navy, ASW Helicopters, the US Coast Guards, the Navy Seals SDV and their trained dolphin through the underwater canyons of the San Diego approaches, punctuated by recall of childhood stories, families memories during which they try to understand and solve old family issues. It is an "in camera" situation with conflict within the conflict.

Can they outwit the government's most elite naval forces? Deliver the goods in time to impatient cartel gunmen? And if they survive, can the son accept his father's gift?...I won't tell you the end that comes as a total surprise, and I won't spoil it for you. Great read.

Christopher Snow · 09-30-18, 08:22 PM

..."The Search for Schroedingers Cat--John Gribben (a laymans intro to quantum physics).

Christopher Snow · 09-30-18, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Subnuts

I haven't exactly been "reading" it (not a lot of text...) but I've spent the last week going totally googly-eyed over the new "Anatomy of the Ship" on the Bismarck. I'm not a card-carrying member of The Cult of Bismarck, but the level of detail is absolutely incredible. I'm going to include a couple preview pics, but I'm sure they don't do it justice.

Reminds me of a similar treatment given (in at least two volumes) to the Apollo Capsule, Support module and (v2) the Lunar Lander. Very interesting stuff, and as I AM something of a "Bismarcker" I might look this up too, thanks.

This cover looks like the one I'm thinking of, btw, with regard to the LM: https://www.librarything.com/work/230121

Pearce · 10-11-18, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Gunnyhwy

I am re-reading "Father's Love". They re-edited it and it is so much better now, the book was upgraded automatically on my Amazon-kindle.

This is a submariner story of the widower that wishes to rekindle the relationship with his only son. The son does not want to rekindle the relationship with his father. During the mother's burial ceremony, the father offers the son to join him for a test with an Air-Independent propulsion midget submarine.

Underway, the young man discovers his father's hidden agenda: Using the midget submarine to smuggle drugs in the United States, by taking advantage of a little-known vulnerability in the country's maritime security apparatus and making his son an unwitting accomplice.

A series of underwater pursuits ensue as they try to evade detection from the US Navy, ASW Helicopters, the US Coast Guards, the Navy Seals SDV and their trained dolphin through the underwater canyons of the San Diego approaches, punctuated by recall of childhood stories, families memories during which they try to understand and solve old family issues. It is an "in camera" situation with conflict within the conflict.

Can they outwit the government's most elite naval forces? Deliver the goods in time to impatient cartel gunmen? And if they survive, can the son accept his father's gift?...I won't tell you the end that comes as a total surprise, and I won't spoil it for you. Great read.

Such a great idea to re-visit "Father's Love".
It was re-edited as you said.
It was a great story before, but now It has a better plot development, a stronger characterization and a better level of technical detail. It feels more authentic. It is a much better genuine story.

Subnuts · 10-12-18, 07:25 AM

Not really "reading" it per se (it's an encyclopedia!) but I've been slowly working my way through River Gunboats: An Illustrated Encyclopedia by Roger Branfill-Cook. It covers a very broad scope, and features a lot of fascinating obscure craft, but it's let down by a lack of hard details and terrible photo quality.

My review:
https://www.amazon.com/review/R2Q9UD...p_perm?ie=UTF8

Jimbuna · 10-16-18, 04:15 PM

ouPhrontis · 10-16-18, 06:17 PM

Probably mentioned a thousand and one times here by others, but I am reading Das Boot, the original 1973 copy in German, the translation into English seems to miss or obfuscate some details.

STEED · 10-17-18, 05:16 PM

Started reading..

Until the Final Hour: Hitler's Last Secretary

By Traudl Junge

Already 50 pages in and finding it interesting.

tmccarthy · 10-24-18, 07:03 PM

Reluctant Witness: Memoirs from the Last Year of the European Air War 1944-45 by James J. Mahoney

Naftis · 10-25-18, 06:43 PM

Finished reading :

stalking the red bear.jpg

and currently reading :

blind mans bluff.jpg

Amazing books both of them!

Subnuts · 10-29-18, 10:09 AM

Just finished reading the revised edition of Norman Friedman's "US Submarines Since 1945: An Illustrated Design History." Still an excellent reference book, I just wish they'd done a better job incorporating the new material in with the original 1994 edition.

My review: https://www.amazon.com/review/R1DDSL...p_perm?ie=UTF8

09-11-18, 12:17 PM	#1801
Subnuts The Old Man Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,658 Downloads: 14 Uploads: 0	Just finished reading Boeing B-47 Stratojet: Strategic Air Command's Transitional Bomber. It's an exceptionally in-depth technical and operational history, and probably the most detailed book on the Stratojet currently available, though to be fair, there aren't many out there. I've written a review for anyone curious. https://www.amazon.com/review/R5ZJN0...SIN=191080908X I should be getting my copy of Haynes' new book on the Blackburn Buccaneer today. In the meantime, I need to stop buying so many damned books and finished reading the ones I already have! __________________ My Amazon.com reviews

09-19-18, 03:27 AM	#1803
tmccarthy Admiral Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,302 Downloads: 270 Uploads: 16	Bloody Sixteen: The USS Oriskany and Air Wing 16 during the Vietnam War by Peter Fey __________________

09-23-18, 03:34 PM	#1804
Subnuts The Old Man Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,658 Downloads: 14 Uploads: 0	I haven't exactly been "reading" it (not a lot of text...) but I've spent the last week going totally googly-eyed over the new "Anatomy of the Ship" on the Bismarck. I'm not a card-carrying member of The Cult of Bismarck, but the level of detail is absolutely incredible. I'm going to include a couple preview pics, but I'm sure they don't do it justice. __________________ My Amazon.com reviews

09-25-18, 05:38 PM	#1805
Gunnyhwy Watch Join Date: Feb 2018 Posts: 17 Downloads: 30 Uploads: 0	Father's Love I am re-reading "Father's Love". They re-edited it and it is so much better now, the book was upgraded automatically on my Amazon-kindle. This is a submariner story of the widower that wishes to rekindle the relationship with his only son. The son does not want to rekindle the relationship with his father. During the mother's burial ceremony, the father offers the son to join him for a test with an Air-Independent propulsion midget submarine. Underway, the young man discovers his father's hidden agenda: Using the midget submarine to smuggle drugs in the United States, by taking advantage of a little-known vulnerability in the country's maritime security apparatus and making his son an unwitting accomplice. A series of underwater pursuits ensue as they try to evade detection from the US Navy, ASW Helicopters, the US Coast Guards, the Navy Seals SDV and their trained dolphin through the underwater canyons of the San Diego approaches, punctuated by recall of childhood stories, families memories during which they try to understand and solve old family issues. It is an "in camera" situation with conflict within the conflict. Can they outwit the government's most elite naval forces? Deliver the goods in time to impatient cartel gunmen? And if they survive, can the son accept his father's gift?...I won't tell you the end that comes as a total surprise, and I won't spoil it for you. Great read. Last edited by Gunnyhwy; 09-25-18 at 05:54 PM.

09-30-18, 08:22 PM	#1806
Christopher Snow Engineer Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 201 Downloads: 6 Uploads: 0	Currently reading... ..."The Search for Schroedingers Cat--John Gribben (a laymans intro to quantum physics).

10-12-18, 07:25 AM	#1809
Subnuts The Old Man Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,658 Downloads: 14 Uploads: 0	Not really "reading" it per se (it's an encyclopedia!) but I've been slowly working my way through River Gunboats: An Illustrated Encyclopedia by Roger Branfill-Cook. It covers a very broad scope, and features a lot of fascinating obscure craft, but it's let down by a lack of hard details and terrible photo quality. My review: https://www.amazon.com/review/R2Q9UD...p_perm?ie=UTF8 __________________ My Amazon.com reviews

10-16-18, 04:15 PM	#1810
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,544 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	__________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

10-16-18, 06:17 PM	#1811
ouPhrontis Bosun Join Date: Sep 2018 Posts: 63 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Probably mentioned a thousand and one times here by others, but I am reading Das Boot, the original 1973 copy in German, the translation into English seems to miss or obfuscate some details.

10-17-18, 05:16 PM	#1812
STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	Started reading.. Until the Final Hour: Hitler's Last Secretary By Traudl Junge Already 50 pages in and finding it interesting. __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!

10-24-18, 07:03 PM	#1813
tmccarthy Admiral Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,302 Downloads: 270 Uploads: 16	Reluctant Witness: Memoirs from the Last Year of the European Air War 1944-45 by James J. Mahoney __________________

10-25-18, 06:43 PM	#1814
Naftis Watch Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Hellas Posts: 15 Downloads: 20 Uploads: 0	Finished reading : stalking the red bear.jpg and currently reading : blind mans bluff.jpg Amazing books both of them! __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

10-29-18, 10:09 AM	#1815
Subnuts The Old Man Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,658 Downloads: 14 Uploads: 0	Just finished reading the revised edition of Norman Friedman's "US Submarines Since 1945: An Illustrated Design History." Still an excellent reference book, I just wish they'd done a better job incorporating the new material in with the original 1994 edition. My review: https://www.amazon.com/review/R1DDSL...p_perm?ie=UTF8 __________________ My Amazon.com reviews