Thud Pilot
a pilot’s account of early f-105 combat in vietnam
$44.51
- Paperback
160 pages
- Release Date
16 June 2018
Summary
Thud Pilot: Courage and Loss in the Skies Over Vietnam
Thud Pilot is a gripping personal account of a combat fighter pilot who navigated the treacherous skies over North Vietnam in the Air Force’s F-105 Thunderchief. This book chronicles the experiences of the courageous men who flew the “Thud” from its initial combat deployment in 1964 through 1966, a year marked by heavy losses.
The narrative vividly recounts the author’s most significant missions, including a harrowing ej…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781781556450 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1781556458 |
| Author: | Victor Vizcarra |
| Publisher: | Fonthill Media Ltd |
| Imprint: | Fonthill Media Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 160 |
| Release Date: | 16 June 2018 |
| Weight: | 358g |
| Dimensions: | 234mm x 156mm x 10mm |
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“For those interested in the early air war over Southeast Asia, Thud Pilot is a great place to start.”
“For those interested in the early air war over Southeast Asia, Thud Pilot is a great place to start.”– “Air Power History”
About The Author
Victor Vizcarra
Col. Vizcarra was commissioned in 1960, completed Pilot Training in 1961, and was assigned to F-100’s for eighteen months before transitioning to the F-105. While serving in Japan, he deployed three times to Southeast Asia and flew 59 combat missions in the F-105D. During his third deployment, he ejected from his disabled F-105D over North Vietnam and was rescued. He later returned to fly 120 combat missions in the F-100D/F. Promoted to Colonel in 1981, his final assignment was as the Deputy Commander of Maintenance, where he flew the F-4E.
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