Phoenix 13 - Elite Helicopter Units in Vietnam
Americal Division Artillery Air Section
$52.17
- Hardcover
192 pages
- Release Date
15 October 2020
Summary
A collection of war stories closely based on the author’s experiences flying scout/observation helicopters in Vietnam. Storytelling was a daily evening occurrence for the solo scout pilots. These stories, called TINS, an irreverent pilot acronym for ‘this is no shit,’ allowed the solo pilots to learn from each other’s experiences and mistakes. The TINS within this collection reveal the brotherhood that developed between pilots and their crew chiefs in combat. The solo pilots relied on their c…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781526759429 |
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| ISBN-10: | 152675942X |
| Author: | Darryl James |
| Publisher: | Pen & Sword Books Ltd |
| Imprint: | Pen & Sword Military |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 192 |
| Release Date: | 15 October 2020 |
| Weight: | 464g |
| Dimensions: | 234mm x 156mm |
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Critics Review
“For those seeking a thought-provoking look into the broader world of Army helicopters in the Vietnam War, Phoenix 13 delivers.”
“For those seeking a thought-provoking look into the broader world of Army helicopters in the Vietnam War, Phoenix 13 delivers.”– “The VVA Veteran”
About The Author
Darryl James
The author flew scout helicopters during the Vietnam War. He is now a petroleum geologist working in the oil and gas industry.
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