Punk’s Wing

The Punk Series, Book 2

By: Ward Carroll

Narrated by: Paul Heitsch

Length: 14 hrs and 3 mins

Publisher's summary

When the F-14 Tomcat of the only female flier in Punk's training class rolls wildly during a hop, nearly causing a midair collision, Punk has trouble believing her claim that a malfunction in the cockpit was responsible. When a similar accident claims the life of one of his fellow trainers, Punk suspects a cover-up involving the use of faulty parts. But no sooner does he bring on the heat with his allegations that a far more important crisis calls Punk's squadron into active duty. This time, it is not a training drill...it's America's next war.

©2003, 2021 Ward Carroll (P)2022 Blackstone Publishing

A good continuation of the story

Enjoyable. The newness has worn off, but the same interesting subject matter of carrier aviation and pilot culture continues. Definitely an “inside baseball” look at the loves of those who serve out country.

I appreciate the honest and sometimes painful recognition of the fact that sometimes things happen beyond your control and you have a choice to bury yourself in it or shake it off and carry on with your life.

I’ll be starting part three immediately.

Just the thing if you’re an aviation fan and like a good story

It may be fictional but the author’s experience shows through in his writings. The story is a great follow-on to Punk’s War.

As real as it gets excellent well done

It’s as close as you get to a night trap without making one. The author describes the terror, elation anticipation having felt all plus many more. His description of the variables tanking from easy to not so easy, it can get much worse. Finally talking about all from a Nuggets view is very real congratulations excellent book

A good idea what is like being a Navy pilot

Carol Ward goes into detail about the training of pilots, LSOs and ship life. Not make it combat flying. I found the book really interesting. This is good serious of books if you ever wanted to know what it is like to be a Naval Avatar.

Great novel

Great homage to the F-14, its history, and some of the social issues it was involved in back in the day.

Best one yet

A great new story of the F14 mixed with some fleet politics. Big thanks to those who have white knuckled their way to defend humanity from everything, including ourselves. I look forward to a future reread.

Realistic

I am an Aviator and Flight Instructor. This book did a great job taking a new pilot from the RAG to the fleet, with some emotional turns, and of course, the specter of 9-11.

Another SHACK, smack on the nose.

It is a little disheartening to know that the battle for women in combat is still raging on within the military. Things have certainly improved since this book was written, at least.

This was an excellent read, full of technical details and beautifully painted scenes. Ward has terrific prose and great timing. As with the first book, a lot of this book is extra special for people in the military, like the rank dynamics or greasy tech reps. Things we've all had to deal with!

Bonus points for LANTIRN because that thing is just cool.

Great part 2 to the first book

Punk’s story continues and let’s you get deeper into the minds and emotions of fighter pilots at garrison and at war. A deep view into the life of Navy officers and enlisted. F14 technical talk is abound and great for us that fly DCS and watch Mooch’s YouTube. Highly recommend this series especially since the third book is finished and available now.

written by someone who was there.

It's always good to read a book where the author didn't have to do much research, you can tell by the minutiae of detail of things that are presented in the story that would only be known by someone who actually lived the life.

Compelling story, interesting character development and terrific narration. I look forward to many more, keep them coming Ward.