Lessons from a Wounded Bird
By Jamie McIntyre on Tuesday, April 27th, 2010 
Rick Whittle spins a fascinating yarn of science, politics, and intrigue as he tells the inside story of how the revolutionary V-22 rose Phoenix-like from the ashes to become a potential game-changer. The jury is still out on the “Dream Machine,” but in telling the tale of how the heli-plane survived setbacks that would have killed most over-budget defense programs, Whittle provides an enthralling window on how Washington, the Pentagon, and the Defense industry really work. Whittle’s easy writing style makes the brisk narrative appealing to the novice and aviation expert alike.
