Skyfall: A Fight For Survival

By: Harless, Hal

In the heart of a turbulent air war over Iraq, Captain Michael Hill's world shatters as his F-16C Viper is obliterated by a surface-to-air missile. Thrust into a fight for survival, Hill ejects, his heart pounding as he hurtles through the chaos of smoke and fire. As his parachute deploys, he descends into hostile territory, fully aware that the eyes of the enemy are upon him. With the survival instinct kicking in, Hill clings to his training, relying on his gear and unwavering mindset to navigate the treacherous landscape below.

The arid desert is both a vast expanse and a deadly trap, filled with unseen threats. Haunted by the loss of his jet, he must forge ahead, drawing on his instincts to evade capture. Each moment becomes a test of will, proving that when the stakes are life or death, one must always fight back-even when the odds are insurmountable.

Hills wingman made a few strafing runs to give Hill a chance to escape and hide. Once Hill was safe Jackson his wingman call bingo on fuel and weapons and needed to return to base for refuel and rearm.

Hill knew he was alone for an unknown period of time and only had his survival vest gear and a piece of parachute to provide cover in the scorching sun of the day and only travel at night to elude the Taliban in the night.

HIs wingman called chute open and flight lead down, which set the rescue in motion. Hill knew the Pararescue PJ's would die before they would give up on him. Hill knew that before takeoff there was a gigantic sandstorm which could delay rescue.

Hill knew his fellow pilots would do everything to keep him safe until rescue was possible.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FTZPCCV6
• ISBN13: 9798268607277
• Release Date: October 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 190 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.1" x 9.2"