US Helicopter Pilot in Vietnam (Warrior) by Gordon L. Rottman,Steve Noon PDF

By Gordon L. Rottman,Steve Noon

The helicopter replaced conflict perpetually. This booklet examines the diversity of tasks helicopter pilots performed in Vietnam, from air-lift, med-evac and fire-support to touchdown in excessive quantity crossfires in 'Hot LZs'. safe by means of little greater than an armoured seat, working in bad stipulations and flying lengthy hours those courageous males led demanding, risky lives, and casualties have been excessive. Following those pilots from preliminary deployment via to the lethal thrill of strive against in a struggle sector, Vietnam veteran Gordon L Rottman's publication is an important exam of the pilots who fought so valiantly for his or her state. frequently unmoved through the politics of the battle, conflicts at domestic and different social concerns, the Vietnam helicopter pilots simply desired to fly. because the asserting went 'who wishes medicinal drugs, i am already high'.

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