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Viper Alley: A Combat History of the F-16
From Cold War dogfights to Desert Storm and beyond, Viper Alley unleashes the untold combat saga of the F-16 Fighting Falcon.
Blazing through five decades of aerial warfare, Viper Alley is the definitive chronicle of the F-16 Fighting Falcon—the world’s most successful multirole fighter. From the sands of the Middle East to the skies over Kosovo and Afghanistan, the F-16 has fought in more wars—and served under more flags—than any jet in modern history.
Crafted from years of operational records and eyewitness testimony, Viper Alley reveals the untold combat stories behind the F-16’s legendary status. Inside are firsthand accounts, declassified missions, and gripping narratives of dogfights, precision strikes, and Close Air Support runs that changed the course of battle.
Fly with Israeli aces over Lebanon, American pilots over Baghdad, and NATO aviators over Bosnia as the Viper earns its place in aviation history. Packed with rare photographs, technical insight, and vivid mission detail, Viper Alley is essential reading for fans of military aviation, Cold War history, and modern air combat.
Blazing through five decades of aerial warfare, Viper Alley is the definitive chronicle of the F-16 Fighting Falcon—the world’s most successful multirole fighter. From the sands of the Middle East to the skies over Kosovo and Afghanistan, the F-16 has fought in more wars—and served under more flags—than any jet in modern history.
Crafted from years of operational records and eyewitness testimony, Viper Alley reveals the untold combat stories behind the F-16’s legendary status. Inside are firsthand accounts, declassified missions, and gripping narratives of dogfights, precision strikes, and Close Air Support runs that changed the course of battle.
Fly with Israeli aces over Lebanon, American pilots over Baghdad, and NATO aviators over Bosnia as the Viper earns its place in aviation history. Packed with rare photographs, technical insight, and vivid mission detail, Viper Alley is essential reading for fans of military aviation, Cold War history, and modern air combat.
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375 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 11, 2025
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About the author
Mike Guardia
31 books120 followersMike Guardia is an internationally recognized author and military historian. A veteran of the United States Army, he served six years on active duty as an Armor Officer. He is the author of the widely-acclaimed "Hal Moore: A Soldier Once...and Always," the first-ever biography chronicling the life of LTG Harold G. Moore, whose battlefield leadership was popularized by the film "We Were Soldiers," starring Mel Gibson.
He has twice been nominated for the Army Historical Foundation's Distinguished Book Award and is an active member of the Military Writers Society of America.
As a speaker, he hosts the lecture series "Hal Moore: Lessons in Leadership," which is available for presentation at schools, businesses, and civic organizations worldwide. Mike Guardia has given presentations at the US Special Operations Command and the International Spy Museum. His work has been reviewed in the Washington Times, Armchair General, ARMY Magazine, DefenceWeb South Africa, and Miniature Wargames UK.
He holds a BA and MA in American History from the University of Houston. He currently lives in Texas.
He has twice been nominated for the Army Historical Foundation's Distinguished Book Award and is an active member of the Military Writers Society of America.
As a speaker, he hosts the lecture series "Hal Moore: Lessons in Leadership," which is available for presentation at schools, businesses, and civic organizations worldwide. Mike Guardia has given presentations at the US Special Operations Command and the International Spy Museum. His work has been reviewed in the Washington Times, Armchair General, ARMY Magazine, DefenceWeb South Africa, and Miniature Wargames UK.
He holds a BA and MA in American History from the University of Houston. He currently lives in Texas.
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