02361cam a22003373u 4500 29940 UtSlPG 20260610133701.0 m cr n 260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Reynolds, Mack, 1917-1983 Dogfight—1973 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2009 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Produced from Imagination Stories of Science and Fantasy July 1953. Release date is 2009-09-08 Produced by Greg Weeks, Stephen Blundell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "Dogfight—1973" by Mack Reynolds is a science fiction novel written in the early 1950s. The book presents a futuristic combat scenario where pilots engage in high-speed aerial dogfights, emphasizing the intense tactical decisions made under pressure. The narrative explores themes of technology in warfare, personal accountability during high-stakes situations, and the psychological impacts of being a pilot in combat. The story follows a military pilot as he navigates a harrowing dogfight against a skilled enemy pilot, identified as "old Dmitri." As the protagonist becomes aware of his tactical mistakes—specifically misidentifying his opponent's aircraft as an older model instead of a new variant—he struggles against an enemy that has a significant technological edge. The narrative captures the frantic pace of aerial combat, the pilot’s attempts to regain control amid dire circumstances, and the impact of military life, particularly on personal relationships, as characterized by his concern about being late for dinner with his wife. The blend of action, technology, and human emotion presents a gripping look at the intricacies of modern warfare and its consequences. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Science fiction Short stories Produced from Imagination Stories of Science and Fantasy July 1953. https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/29940 70788 70788