Review: Good account of life as a naval aviator
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 07 10, 2013
This book covers Brian Bryans' naval aviation career, which spanned from 1956 to 1979.  That time period includes the Vietnam War, and the book covers his wartime experience, but the book does not "fixate" on that war as his career was much more that just that one period of time.The book is probably best described as a large collection of career-oriented anecdotes that in total give the reader a good understanding of his military life in and out of the cockpit.  In aggregate, the author's many stories point out that surviving a naval aviation career at that time was a combination of talent and luck.  The author's sense of humor permeates the book (and greatly contributes to the book's 4 star rating).  The author's style is a bit boastful, thought that is quite likely a personality trait of most successful military pilots.  Overall, this was an interesting and enjoyable read.