{"product_id":"9780063598300","title":"Dude 44","description":"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoon to be a Michael Bay movie from Universal\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003e13 Hours\u003c\/i\u003e comes the never-before-told true story of a downed fighter jet, two hunted airmen, and the daring 48-hour mission that tested U.S. rescue teams, special forces, intelligence operatives, and the American military mettle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo leave no one behind, the United States spared nothing and sent everything.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn Good Friday in April 2026, an F-15E Strike Eagle with the call sign DUDE 44 is shot down by a surface-to-air missile over Iran's Zagros Mountains.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the hours that follow, a death-defying daytime rescue mission under enemy fire plucks the pilot to safety.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHis backseat weapon systems officer, DUDE 44 Bravo, vanishes into hostile terrain as Iranian media offers a bounty for his capture. He’s injured, his emergency radio is on the fritz, and he’s low on food and water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn a race against time, the United States launches a massive rescue effort involving an armada of warplanes, special operations forces on the ground, CIA officers, and a high-risk deception campaign designed to outmaneuver Iranian search parties. A shocking malfunction forces a second cavalry to come save the first.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn inspiring true story of bravery behind enemy lines, \u003ci\u003eDude 44 \u003c\/i\u003erecounts the minute-by-minute narrative of how America did whatever was necessary to bring two brave airmen home.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Gripping True Story:\u003c\/b\u003e Discover the never-before-told account of a downed fighter jet, two stranded airmen, and the extraordinary 48-hour rescue mission that unfolded deep inside hostile territory.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom a #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e Bestselling Author:\u003c\/b\u003e Mitchell Zuckoff, acclaimed author of 13 Hours, brings his signature storytelling and meticulous reporting to one of the most dramatic military rescue operations in recent history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoon To Be A Major Motion Picture:\u003c\/b\u003e Experience the incredible true story that inspired the upcoming Michael Bay film from Universal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Race Against Time:\u003c\/b\u003e As search teams close in and survival odds dwindle, U.S. forces launch a massive effort to locate and recover a missing airman before it's too late.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnprecedented Pentagon Access: \u003c\/b\u003eBased on extensive research and insider access from many players involved, this definitive account reveals the strategy, sacrifice, and split-second decisions behind a high-stakes mission.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Minute-by-Minute Rescue Thriller:\u003c\/b\u003e Follow every twist of the operation as special forces, intelligence officers, and military leaders coordinate an audacious mission under extreme pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCourage Behind Enemy Lines:\u003c\/b\u003e Witness the resilience of a wounded airman fighting to survive while evading capture in hostile terrain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn Inside Look At Modern Warfare: \u003c\/b\u003eExplore the sophisticated combination of airpower, intelligence gathering, special operations, and deception tactics used to bring an American warrior home.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Powerful Tribute To Service And Sacrifice: An inspiring testament to the military's enduring commitment to its core promise: leave no one behind.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mitchell Zuckoff","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68135359021205,"sku":"9780063598300","price":60.83,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0484\/3175\/9509\/files\/9780063598300.jpg?v=1793781376","url":"https:\/\/harpercollins.com.au\/products\/9780063598300","provider":"HarperCollins AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}