Jul 28, 2005 hes the author of more than a dozen books about us special ops and several zenith press titles, including marsoc. These are the best and most highly trained pilots the army has to. By continuing to browse this website, you declare to accept the use of cookies. The glossaries, resources lists, and indexes are printed in red andor white text on dark backgrounds, making them difficult to read. Perk books provide the player with certain perks after reading them. The unit is used to support other special operations warriors.
The combination of highinterest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 2 through 7provided by. You have to see this crazy photo of a night stalker mh6. The night stalkers operate after sunset, flying through the blackness in. The nightstalkers are true life flyers of the united states armys special operation aviation regiment. This is a really intense book of the us armys 160th squadron, better known as the night stalkers. The night stalkers the night stalkers audiobook, by michael j. Book is written in a manner that nonmilitary personnel can easily understand. 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.
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. 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. The night stalker, a book by james swain the night stalkers, a book by michael durant and steven hartov about the u. 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. You come away with a greater confidence in the uss ability to influence the action in the worlds hotspots. These are the aircraft used by the armys premier special ops. 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. Dec 10, 2018 david burnett is raising funds for making a night stalker. The 160th special operations aviation regiment airborne, abbreviated as 160th soar a. 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. Its missions have included attack, assault, and reconnaissance, and these missions are usually. Army s special operations aviation regiment michael j.
It describes the history of the group, the variety of aircraft they fly, and the gear they use on missions. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. This group of special pilots used to not be very well known. They can be found throughout the map in loot, bookshelves and bookstores cracka book are a great place to look. From the new york times bestselling authors of in the company of heroes. Known as night stalkers, these soldiers are recognized for their proficiency in nighttime operations. Becoming a night stalker shadowspear special operations. 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. From rescuing hostages in iran to capturing terrorists in pakistan, no job is too tough for members of the army night stalkers.
The book details the history of the armys elite special operations aviation regiment. Its missions have included assault, ambush, and surveillance, and are generally led during the night, at high speeds, low elevations, and without prior warning. The night stalkers unusual helicopters are readily identifiable during the day. According to former night stalker cw4 michael durant and recounted in his book. Night stalkers are a special operations force of the army who specialize in piloting helicopters. Making a night stalker official book trailer youtube. 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. Nicknamed the night stalkers and called task force brown within the jsoc, the 160th.
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. 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 book gail borden public library. The night stalkers audiobooks listen to the full series.
Army s 160th special operations aviation regiment music edit. A special operations aviator memoir on kickstarter. These military units may be special, but these titles are not. Night stalkers publishers summary once again, the u. Each book in the series can be read as a standalone and read in any order. Army night stalkers by carlos alvarez a copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. The 160th soar a consists of the armys bestqualified aviators, crew chiefs, and support soldiers.
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. Making a night stalker is a rare insight into the elite. Army night stalkers in action by stephen person, hardcover. Armys elite night stalkers quietly stood up a new unit. Army s elite special operations force known as the night stalkers. 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. In the world of covert warfare, special operations pilots are notoriously close lipped. This series book describes the night stalkers, the us armys elite helicopter force, and is intended for intermediate readers. The night stalkers deserve a book like this one, a really outstanding biography of what they had done in the past. Green platoon trains soldiers in advanced methods of the five basic combat skills. 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. I recommend this book if you enjoy military studies.
Some small portions of the book are redacted for security reasons. 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 aviation support for general purpose forces and special operations forces. 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. Nick gordon engaging images accompany information about the army night stalkers. We got interesting photos of the secretive 160th special. In his first book, michael durant told his harrowing tale of. A routine diplomatic assignment shifts to place the ambassadors life in her hands. 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 is an actionpacked military romantic suspense novel series. 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. 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. 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. The 160th soar practice regularly with sof from the u.
Outside of black hawk down and a few other books, i had heard of zero of their exploits, but what amazing stories. Amazing photography accompanies engaging information about the army night stalkers. These are the aircraft used by the armys premier special. I served at fort campbell as an army surgeon during the creation of this unit 198081 and saw the first little bird conversions. This series has around twenty four books that are very interesting and exciting.
The night stalkers 160th special operations aviation. This video is a part of the what is explainer playlist for special operations units. Buy a cheap copy of the night stalkers book by michael j. 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. An exlibrary book and may have standard library stamps andor. 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. 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. 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. The night stalkers is the nickname given to the special operations aviation regiment soar. The night stalkers lost five men in the two blackhawks. 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. Buchmans night stalkers books in order of when they were first released which is the same as their chronological order.
The night stalkers are true life flyers of the united states army s special operation aviation regiment. 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. I found the book to be well written, exciting and a great tribute to the men and families of the night stalkers. Two night stalker blackhawks, super 61 piloted by cliff wolcott, and super 64 piloted by mike durant, were shot down in the battle. A nonfiction memoir of a special operations aviator highlighting the training, deployments, and the tight knit brother hood. In his first book, michael durant told his harrowing tale of being shot down in his. Its missions have included attack, assault, and reconnaissance, and are usually conducted at night, at high speeds, low altitudes. 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. 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. Michael durant talked about the book he cowrote with steven hartov, the night stalkers, published by putnam. As a member of the night stalkers, i am a tested volunteer, seeking only to. Jul 06, 2018 known as night stalkers, these soldiers are recognized for their proficiency in nighttime operations. The unit originally formed from attachments of the 101st.
The 160th special operations aviation regiments mission is to organize, equip, train, resource, and employ army special operations aviation forces worldwide in. Carlos alvarez amazing photography accompanies engaging information about the army night stalkers. I hope there will be a follow up book with more stories of the 160th. They were formed after a failed hostage rescue in iran that caused a deadly somalia raid. Night stalker creed shadowspear special operations. Richard ramirez 196020, serial killer whose murder spree in california in. Army delta force operators and supported by the helos from the u. Will be purchasing additional books by this author. The 160th soar a consists of the armys best qualified aviators, crew chiefs, and support soldiers.
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. 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. This is a really intense book of the us army s 160th squadron, better known as the night stalkers. Army night stalkers by carlos alvarez overdrive rakuten. Hollywood could pick out any of these stories and do an amazing movie. Army special operations unit who fly helicopters in support of both sof and regular forces. 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. I have just finished this book in a great 4 night read. How to become a night stalker in the army us military. Durant retired from the army as a chief warrant officer 4. Each spread includes large, action photographs of the crews and limited, easytoread text.
The 160th soar, otherwise known as task force 160 tf160, or the night stalkers, are an elite u. This is more of a resource book but i do enjoy technical books. The combination of highinterest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through. 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. This website uses cookies to ensure a userfriendly experience and for key pieces of functionality. Army night stalkers a tribute to all the heros and brothers in arms. 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.
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. Listen to the night stalkers top secret missions of the u. 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. Knowing many of the night stalkers and having been involved in the initial creation of this unit made it even more significant. Us marine corps special operations command and night stalkers. Night stalkers spearheaded operation just cause, the 1989 invasion of panama, and they were also used in operation desert storm in 1991. Aug 18, 2019 making a night stalker official book trailer mhs productions. Army night stalkers helicopter regiment, and a past history with beat that changed his life and his heart. His journey starts in a conventional army unit where he doesnt feel fulfilled in his duties and obligations. The combination of highinterest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7provided by publisher.
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