Adversary

Adversary: America's Aggressor Fighter Squadrons by Rick Llinares and Chuck Lloyd provides an unprecedented inside look at the elite adversary tactics units of the U.S. Air Force, Navy, and Marine Corps. From the legendary TOPGUN program to the USAF’s 414th Combat Training Squadron, this book reveals the vital role of aggressor pilots who train America’s best by playing the “bad guys” in aerial combat.

Across two years of unparalleled access, the authors documented five remaining aggressor squadrons through gripping narratives and over 250 full-color photographs. Readers will fly alongside USAF F-16 Vipers, Navy F/A-18 Hornets, and Marine F-5E Tigers during training missions, while hearing directly from the pilots who simulate enemy aircraft to sharpen U.S. combat readiness. More than a history of these programs, Adversary also explores the modern aerial combat environment, highlighting the aircraft, tactics, and the men behind the visor.

Key Features:

• Authors: Rick Llinares and Chuck Lloyd
• Comprehensive coverage of U.S. Air Force, Navy, and Marine Corps aggressor units
• Includes TOPGUN, 414th Combat Training Squadron, Marine Corps Sniper Squadron, and Navy Reserve units
• Firsthand accounts from adversary pilots simulating Soviet fighters in mock battles
• Over 250 full-color photographs
• Explores both the history and present state of U.S. aggressor programs
• Format: Hardback
• Length: 144 pages
• Dimensions: 8.5 x 11 inches
• ISBN: 9780764306884
• Publisher: Schiffer Publishing

Adversary combines dramatic photography with expert storytelling to showcase the skill, dedication, and unique mission of America’s adversary fighter squadrons.