The History Book Club discussion

This is a buddy read set up by request.

by Ken Bell

Start Date will be March 28, 2011 (or some time during that week) and ending on April 24, 2011. We always start on Mondays so this will work out well. If anyone needs more time; the threads will be open to accomodate.

Remember this is a spoiler thread and anything can be discussed in any order unless you determine how you will read this book and your timeline for discussion of different chapters. We allow each buddy read leader to set things up at their own pace.

Remember, if you cite any other book except for the discussion book for which this thread is named you must do full citations of both the book and the authors.

Good luck and have fun.

Bentley

by Ken Bell

About the book;
In 100 Missions North, Ken Bell recounts the harrowing sorties that he and his comrades flew in F-105 Thunderchiefs, the famous "Thud", in 1966-67, when pilots faced a 50 percent loss rate. What was it like to face these odds day after day? We learn that men sustained by faith in each other and joined by the unique bonds of combat can overcome anxiety, fear, and even terror to achieve common goals

SPOILERS

Always Chapter/page mark and spoiler alert your posts if you are discussing parts of the book.

To do these spoilers, follows these easy steps;

Step 1. enclose the word spoiler in forward and back arrows; < >

Step 2. write your spoiler comments in

Step 3. enclose the word /spoiler in arrows as above, BUT NOTE the forward slash in front of the word. You must put that forward slash in.

Your spoiler should appear like this;
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And please mark your spoiler clearly like this;

State a Chapter and page if you can.
EG: Chapter 24, page 154

Or say Up to Chapter *___ (*insert chapter number) if your comment is more broad and not from a single chapter.

Examples of spoiler;
Chapter 24 pg 36
(view spoiler)[the butler did it (hide spoiler)]

Very good read. The author has a great sense of humour and a terrific way of having you along for the ride.
Glad I found this book.

Been a tad preoccupied of late and am only on page 80. Still enjoying it though.
The primitive nature of these planes compared to the fighter jet's we have now, often makes me smile.

Im loving this book I am up to chapter 7

Michael, how are you doing on the book? We will continue to keep this thread open for all of those folks who are reading this book, would like to read this book or have read this book.

Michael, I reposted your comment using the spoiler formatting so as not to spoil the read for other group members.

Michael stated: - His summary of the book itself:

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Hi Bentley I have finished the book and found it a decent enough read. For me it lacked that certain edge I look for. Why it was a well written and an entertaining book it didn't put me in the cockpit with the author looking over my shoulder searching for that SAM missile heading my way. Maybe I want to much :) (hide spoiler)]

Glad you finished the book successfully.

Everybody, do not forget to use spoiler formatting; because some folks may still be reading, or might want to pick up the book and join the discussion.

Also, make sure to put outside of the spoiler either the chapter you are discussing or if it is a Final Thoughts post - just title it that way.