Loud & Clear by Yiftach Spektor
Sunday, September 7th, 2008
Yiftach Spektor became known to the Israeli public after signing the famous “Pilots Letter” where several former Israeli fighter pilots declared their disapproval of the unrestrained use of the air force which has lead to civilian casualties.
Himself a former fighter pilot with a long and respectable career in the Israeli Air Force as a pilot and a commanding officer, Spektor shares much of his trials and tribulations in serving the most active air force in modern times. He passionately describes his role in three Israeli wars and dozens of missions against Russian Mig’s and SAM sites as well as the bombing of the Iraqi new clear reactor.
Almost the entire book is dedicated to Spektor’s memoirs in his concluding chapter, Spektor lay’s his political stance and explains what he believes needs to happen in order for Israel to move forward nationally and internationally. Overall, this is a deeply thought memoir that offers a unique insight into the life of a professional fighter pilot who has dedicated his life to building one of the finest air force programs in the world. The book offers a great insight into the decision making process as well as career and academic choices that Spektor has made throughout his life and reveals how a overly worked, highly committed professional manages to raise a family during times of great tribulations.