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US Helicopter Pilot in Vietnam

By: Osprey

Type: Softcover

Product Line: Warrior - Post World War II

Last Stocked on 5/4/2024

Product Info

Title
US Helicopter Pilot in Vietnam
Publisher
Category
Author
Gordon Rottman
Publish Year
2008
Pages
64
Dimensions
8x10x.25"
NKG Part #
2147397453
MFG. Part #
OSPWAR128
Type
Softcover
Series
WAR128

Description

The helicopter changed war forever. This book examines the range of duties helicopter pilots carried out in Vietnam, from air-lift, med-evac and fire-support to landing in high volume crossfires in 'Hot LZs'. Protected by little more than an armored seat, operating in terrible conditions and flying long hours these brave men led hard, dangerous lives, and casualties were high. Following these pilots from initial deployment through to the deadly thrill of combat in a war zone, Vietnam veteran Gordon L Rottman's book is a crucial examination of the pilots who fought so valiantly for their country. Often unmoved by the politics of the war, conflicts at home and other social issues, the Vietnam helicopter pilots just wanted to fly. As the saying went 'who needs drugs, I'm already high'.