Each book in the series can be read as a standalone and read in any order. I found the book to be well written, exciting and a great tribute to the men and families of the night stalkers. The glossaries, resources lists, and indexes are printed in red andor white text on dark backgrounds, making them difficult to read. Night stalkers are a special operations force of the army who specialize in piloting helicopters. The 160th soar practice regularly with sof from the u.
Army s elite special operations force known as the night stalkers. These are the aircraft used by the armys premier special. Understandably, the photography in night stalkers is dark, but images throughout the volumes can be dark, fuzzy, andor oddly cropped. In october of 1993 in somalia, night stalkers became involved in the battle of mogadishu, which later became the subject of the book and movie black hawk down. The night stalkers 160th special operations aviation. In the world of covert warfare, special operations pilots are notoriously close lipped. Jul 06, 2018 known as night stalkers, these soldiers are recognized for their proficiency in nighttime operations. According to former night stalker cw4 michael durant and recounted in his book, in the company of heroes, the dap was developed inhouse by the 160th using existing black hawks. Hollywood could pick out any of these stories and do an amazing movie. Knowing many of the night stalkers and having been involved in the initial creation of this unit made it even more significant. Buchmans night stalkers books in order of when they were first released which is the same as their chronological order. This is a really intense book of the us armys 160th squadron, better known as the night stalkers.
Army night stalkers helicopter regiment, and a past history with beat that changed his life and his heart. On october 3, 1993, chief warrant officer michael durant was sent on a dangerous mission to help stop a brutal warlord from seizing control of the african country of somalia. They can be found throughout the map in loot, bookshelves and bookstores cracka book are a great place to look. Perk books provide the player with certain perks after reading them. The unit originally formed from attachments of the 101st. The 160th soar a consists of the armys bestqualified aviators, crew chiefs, and support soldiers. Night stalkers are entrusted to carry on the professionalism of those who came before them and continue pushing the limits to advance army special operations aviation, park said. Army s special operations aviation regiment michael j. This website uses cookies to ensure a userfriendly experience and for key pieces of functionality. Army special operations unit who fly helicopters in support of both sof and regular forces. The united states army 160th soar airborne, otherwise called night stalkers, is an special operations unit of the united states army that gives helicopter support to special operations. His journey starts in a conventional army unit where he doesnt feel fulfilled in his duties and obligations. And when the impossible has been accomplished, the only reward is another mission that no one else will try.
Army s special operations aviation regiment by michael j. In his first book, michael durant told his harrowing tale of. The night stalkers audiobooks listen to the full series. From the new york times bestselling authors of in the company of heroes. Night stalkers spearheaded operation just cause, the 1989 invasion of panama, and they were also used in operation desert storm in 1991. Armys 160th special operations aviation regiment music edit nightstalker band, a greek stoner rock band nightstalker, song from the 1993 album sinister slaughter by extreme metal band macabre.
Durant retired from the army as a chief warrant officer 4. Army night stalkers in action by stephen person, hardcover. Armys elite night stalkers quietly stood up a new unit. We got interesting photos of the secretive 160th special. Us marine corps special operations command and night stalkers. Sep 07, 2006 in october of 1993 in somalia, night stalkers became involved in the battle of mogadishu, which later became the subject of the book and movie black hawk down. You have to see this crazy photo of a night stalker mh6 dropping commandos on long beach we get our closest and most dramatic look yet of the night stalkers. Some small portions of the book are redacted for security reasons. The night stalkers, a book by michael durant and steven hartov about the u. I hope there will be a follow up book with more stories of the 160th. The 160th special operations aviation regiments mission is to organize, equip, train, resource, and employ army special operations aviation forces worldwide in support of contingency missions and. This series has around twenty four books that are very interesting and exciting. Army s 160th special operations aviation regiment music edit.
Each spread includes large, action photographs of the crews and limited, easytoread text. These military units may be special, but these titles are not. The night stalkers is the nickname given to the special operations aviation regiment soar. This is more of a resource book but i do enjoy technical books. The night stalkers worked with a navy seal commander who took of all unlikely things a giant barge used to service offshore oil rigs and made it into something of a fortress, or at least a suitable base for the helicopter pilots to pick off overlyambitious iranian naval forces. Becoming a night stalker shadowspear special operations.
As a member of the night stalkers, i am a tested volunteer, seeking only to. The night stalkers book gail borden public library. I served at fort campbell as an army surgeon during the creation of this unit 198081 and saw the first little bird conversions. The combination of highinterest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7provided by publisher. The 160th special operations aviation regiment airborne, abbreviated as 160th soar a, is a special operations force of the united states army that provides helicopter aviation support for general purpose forces and special operations forces. Its missions have included attack, assault, and reconnaissance, and are usually conducted at night, at high speeds, low altitudes. This video is a part of the what is explainer playlist for special operations units. The 160th special operations aviation regiments mission is to organize, equip, train, resource, and employ army special operations aviation forces worldwide in. The night stalkers 160th special operations aviation regiment the 160th soar, otherwise known as task force 160 tf160, or the night stalkers, are an elite u. The 160 th soar commonly known as the night stalkers are the us army s best aviators and the premiere rotary wing aviation unit in the militarys special operations forces. Author and former special operations helicopter crew chief david burnetts new book, making a night stalker contains every one of those elements and a unique twist. A nonfiction memoir of a special operations aviator highlighting the training, deployments, and the tight knit brother hood.
An exlibrary book and may have standard library stamps andor. The night stalkers unusual helicopters are readily identifiable during the day. How to become a night stalker in the army us military. Michael durant talked about the book he cowrote with steven hartov, the night stalkers, published by putnam. Two night stalker black hawks, super 61 piloted by cliff wolcott, and super 64 piloted by mike durant, were shot down in the battle. The night stalkers deserve a book like this one, a really outstanding biography of what they had done in the past.
From rescuing hostages in iran to capturing terrorists in pakistan, no job is too tough for members of the army night stalkers. These are the aircraft used by the armys premier special ops. In his first book, michael durant told his harrowing tale of being shot down in his. Two night stalker blackhawks, super 61 piloted by cliff wolcott, and super 64 piloted by mike durant, were shot down in the battle. The author starts from the creation of the soara in the 1970s and he this is a really intense book of the us armys 160th squadron, better known as the night stalkers. The united states army night stalkers are a part of the special operations warriors used by the army and known as the 160th special operations aviation regiment. It describes the history of the group, the variety of aircraft they fly, and the gear they use on missions. I have just finished this book in a great 4 night read. Night stalker creed shadowspear special operations. By continuing to browse this website, you declare to accept the use of cookies. The unit is used to support other special operations warriors. In october 1993 in somalia, night stalkers became involved in the battle of mogadishu, which later became the subject of the book black hawk down, and its film adaptation.
Dec 10, 2018 david burnett is raising funds for making a night stalker. Army s elite night stalkers quietly stood up a new unit ahead of getting new drones better known for its helicopters, the army s top special operations aviation. Richard ramirez 196020, serial killer whose murder spree in california in. Nick gordon engaging images accompany information about the army night stalkers. The night stalkers is an actionpacked military romantic suspense novel series. A routine diplomatic assignment shifts to place the ambassadors life in her hands.
Army delta force operators and supported by the helos from the u. Nicknamed the night stalkers and called task force brown within the jsoc, the 160th. This group of special pilots used to not be very well known. This group of special pilots used to not be very well known but in the last few years they and their missions started to be famous and they officially became super stars after the recent raid against osama bin laden. According to former night stalker cw4 michael durant and recounted in his book. Kids will read about the helicopters night stalkers use to perform their missions, what kind of missions they perform, and what life is like as a night stalker. In this gripping new book, young readers will meet the fearless soldiers who serve our country, and also get an inside look at how they train for, and carry out, their dangerous missions. Jul 28, 2005 hes the author of more than a dozen books about us special ops and several zenith press titles, including marsoc. Green platoon trains soldiers in advanced methods of the five basic combat skills. You come away with a greater confidence in the uss ability to influence the action in the worlds hotspots. Known as night stalkers, these soldiers are recognized for their proficiency in nighttime operations. Aug 18, 2019 making a night stalker official book trailer mhs productions. The night stalkers lost five men in the two blackhawks.
Book is written in a manner that nonmilitary personnel can easily understand. This series book describes the night stalkers, the us armys elite helicopter force, and is intended for intermediate readers. This is a really intense book of the us army s 160th squadron, better known as the night stalkers. The nightstalkers are true life flyers of the united states armys special operation aviation regiment.
Will be purchasing additional books by this author. The night stalkers are true life flyers of the united states army s special operation aviation regiment. Making a night stalker official book trailer youtube. The 160th soar a consists of the armys best qualified aviators, crew chiefs, and support soldiers. Night stalkers publishers summary once again, the u. Outside of black hawk down and a few other books, i had heard of zero of their exploits, but what amazing stories.
The 160th soar known as the night stalkers are the us armys best aviators and the premiere rotary wing aviation unit in the militarys special operations. The combination of highinterest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 2 through 7provided by. The night stalker, a book by james swain the night stalkers, a book by michael durant and steven hartov about the u. They were formed after a failed hostage rescue in iran that caused a deadly somalia raid. History of the 160th soara the army owes its modern night fighting aviation capabilities to the 160th special operations aviation regiment airborne who pioneered night flight techniques, shared in the development of equipment, and proved that night stalkers dont quit, a motto the regiment lives by. Army s special operations aviation regiment is truly an outstanding book that chronicles the creation of the 160th soarairborne from the 1970s to early 2003 us navy seals and seal team 6 are currently the superstars of the media and are rightly deserved too. I recommend this book if you enjoy military studies. By far one of my favorite narrators, was he in the military he also narrated generation kill, another great audio book some of his delivery and different change of characters really bring home a great. After adding removable wing stubs to the sides of the helo and setting up a firing link to the cockpit, night stalkers managed to turn the mh60 into a gunship. The night stalkers the night stalkers audiobook, by michael j. Army night stalkers by carlos alvarez a copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. Service in the 160th is a calling only a few will answer, for the mission is constantly demanding and hard. A special operations aviator memoir on kickstarter. Making a night stalker is a rare insight into the elite.
The 160th soar, otherwise known as task force 160 tf160, or the night stalkers, are an elite u. The book details the history of the armys elite special operations aviation regiment. The combination of highinterest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through. Army night stalkers by carlos alvarez overdrive rakuten. That is they fly for 160th soar and they fly with their hearts wide open. Jun 14, 2018 the united states army night stalkers are a part of the special operations warriors used by the army and known as the 160th special operations aviation regiment. Its missions have included attack, assault, and reconnaissance, and these missions are usually. The 160th special operations aviation regiment airborne, abbreviated as 160th soar a.
The worst flying experience of chief cokers life was the flight back from the lynx to the serpent that night with the mh47 chinook in. From the authors of the bestselling in the company of heroes come the thrilling, neverbeforeheard stories of the army s elite aviation unit, the most daring and professional helicopter crews in the world. The night stalkers operate after sunset, flying through the blackness in. Armys 160th special operations aviation regiment the night stalkers, until the united states invaded panama to arrest noriega, in operation just cause on december 20, 1989. The 160th special operations aviation regiments mission is to organize, equip, train, resource and employ army special operations aviation forces worldwide in support of contingency missions and combatant commanders. Its missions have included assault, ambush, and surveillance, and are generally led during the night, at high speeds, low elevations, and without prior warning. These are the best and most highly trained pilots the army has to. The united states army 160th special operations aviation regiment airborne, also known as night stalkers, is a special operations force of the united states army that provides helicopter. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. Buy a cheap copy of the night stalkers book by michael j. From the new york times bestselling authors of in the company of heroes comes a thrilling account of military aviation for history buffs and for.
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