Hampton began his writing career with Viper Pilot: A Memoir of Air Combat. Published in 2012, this New York Times bestseller offers an account of his personal life, and most importantly, modern air combat as seen through the F-16CJ during close …

retired USAF fighter pilot and author known for his captivating stories and wealth of experience. From his distinguished military service to his roles as a fighter pilot and mercenary, Colonel Hampton shares his unique perspective and riveting narratives.

Mar 18, 2023 · Dan Hampton, a retired lieutenant colonel known as the US Air Force's "deadliest F-16 pilot," told Voice of America he was ready to fly planes for Ukraine's military himself if...

May 5, 2017 · Retired Lt. Col. Dan Hampton went from being a U.S. Air Force F-16 fighter pilot to writing about men who love flying: himself and Charles Lindbergh.

Oct 2, 2012 · Lt Col Dan Hampton sat in the cockpit of a F-16 fighter plane for 20 years, logging more than 600 combat hours -- helping to secure the skies over Iraq and to protect American airspace after...

Sep 8, 2012 · U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.) Dan Hampton flew more than 150 combat missions during his twenty years (1986–2006) as a Wild Weasel fighter pilot.

Dan Hampton is a retired army officer of the US Air Force. He served his country for 20 years from 1986 to 2006 in the US Air Force. US military has already declared him as the most lethal pilot of American history and the most deadliest fighter pilot of the lethal F-16 fighter jet in American history.

Oct 2, 2012 · U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.) Dan Hampton flew more than 150 combat missions during his twenty years (1986–2006) as a Wild Weasel fighter pilot.

As the most lethal F-16 “Wild Weasel” pilot in American history, Colonel Hampton Is credited with 21 hard kills on surface-to-air missile sites with 726 hours in combat. Among many other combat decorations, he was awarded four Distinguished Flying Crosses with Valor, and a Purple Heart.

Oct 24, 2012 · Guest Dan Hampton is the author of Viper Pilot: A Memoir of Air Combat. He served in the United States Air Force for twenty years (1986–2006) and is a graduate of the elite USAF Fighter Weapons School, USN Top Gun School (TOGS), and …