Note: to request a serial number, you must choose PLATINUM or GOLD

For the current list of available serials, see: BAOTD Serials

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Introduction

From deep inside the Pentagon’s think tanks to the blazing skies over Iraq, Be Afraid of the Dark tells the untold story of one of the most fearsome and versatile fighter aircraft ever built: the F-15E Strike Eagle.

Part 1 of this definitive two-volume history traces the birth, development, and combat evolution of the U.S. Air Force’s premier multirole strike fighter—a jet designed to go anywhere, strike anything, and fight its way home.

Spanning from the late Cold War through the dawn of the Global War on Terror, this book dives deep into:

The political and technical battle to turn the air superiority F-15 into a deep-strike weapon
How Strike Eagle crews trained for all-weather, low-level precision attack missions
Real-world combat missions in Desert Storm, Operation Allied Force, and Enduring Freedom
Firsthand accounts from F-15E pilots and weapon systems officers who flew into the heart of enemy air defenses

Packed with gripping narrative, rare photos, and expert analysis, Be Afraid of the Dark offers a detailed, immersive look at the early years of a jet that redefined airpower.

For fans of military aviation, air combat history, and Cold War and post–Cold War strategy, this is the inside story of the Strike Eagle’s rise to dominance.

The Book

BAOTD Part 1 is a premium quality coffee table book that textually and visually tells the story of the F-15E Strike Eagle from 1978 to 2002.

It will be published in 2025 and will be followed by Part 2 (2003-2024) in 2026.

Part 1 traces the history and development of the Strike Eagle from its conception as a replacement for the F-111 in 1984 to the present day. Every aspect of the aircraft and its operation are examined including airframe, powerplant, avionics and weapon systems.

BAOTD P1 is based on my F-15E All Weather Attack Aircraft book (published originally by Crowood in 2003). The words are laid out in coffee table format, with full-colour images throughout.

Limited edition print run of 1,000 numbered copies.

Specifications

Format: Hardback

Dimensions: 242 x 300mm

Page count: c.200

Printed on: Text on Silk Coated 170gsm; Jacket on Silk Coated 170gsm; Endpapers on White Uncoated Offset 150gsm

Weight: c.1.2kg

Postage

Upon publication, your order will be posted using a Royal Mail tracked and insured service.

Pre-Order Bands

There are three pre-order bands - Platinum, Gold and Silver - each of which confers different benefits and perks. Please see the pre-order image above to view the band matrix.

All those who pre-order will be listed as sponsors at the front of the book, so please ensure your name and title are filled out appropiately when you order. If you do not wish to be listed as a sponsor, please add a note to your order to let me know.

Finally, if you order the Platinum or Silver option, you will be able to request a particular numbered book, from 0001 to 1000.

Number selection is done strictly on a first-come, first-served basis.

Click here for the current list of available numbers.

Let me know which number you want by adding it as a comment to your order.

If you do not request a serial number, one will be allocated to you at random.

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