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Signed Lords of Darkness A History of the 45th Aviation Battalion Special Ops
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“Signed by the author Billy Wood to Col. Ron Howland”
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A book that has been read and does not look new, but is in excellent condition. No obvious damage to the book cover, with the dust jacket (if applicable) included for hard covers. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins. Some identifying marks on the inside cover, but this is minimal. Very little wear and tear. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections.
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller notes
- “Signed by the author Billy Wood to Col. Ron Howland”
- Signed By
- Billy Wood
- Signed
- Yes
- Narrative Type
- Nonfiction
- Personalized
- Yes
- Features
- Signed
- Country/Region of Manufacture
- United States
- Inscribed
- Yes
- Intended Audience
- Adults
- ISBN
- 9781462027248
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
iUniverse, Incorporated
ISBN-10
1462027245
ISBN-13
9781462027248
eBay Product ID (ePID)
109615260
Product Key Features
Book Title
Lords of Darkness : a History of the 45th Avn Bn (Sp Ops) and Okarng Aviation
Number of Pages
636 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Military / Strategy, Intelligence & Espionage, Military / United States
Publication Year
2011
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Political Science, History
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Weight
1.8 Oz
Item Length
0.4 in
Item Width
0.2 in
Additional Product Features
LCCN
2011-909962
Synopsis
Prior to 1979, you probably hadn't heard of counterterrorism or Special Operations. Even so, special warriors have been around since Moses sent Joshua to spy out the land of Canaan. In 1986, Colonel Billy R. Wood served as the operations officer of the newly organized 45th Aviation Battalion (Special Operations). This unit was highly classified. The special operations training and missions carried out by the team were conducted in secret, and members couldn't even tell their wives and families where they were going. These soldiers were called the Lords of Darkness. Prior to its formation, much was written about the failed hostage rescue mission in Iran. The Pentagon leadership implied, Whatever the costs, whatever we do, we can never have another Desert One. Secret exercises were conducted with modified aircraft and soon-to-be-skilled night flyers of Task Force 160, today known as Night Stalkers. What you didn't read about was the other US Army Special Operations Aviation Battalion an Army National Guard unit. Highly classified and therefore less known, it was a mirror image special aviation unit. You didn't realize they existed because you weren't supposed to know. These teachers, businessmen, lawyers, salesman, citizen soldiers, and traditional guardsmen were called the Lords of Darkness of the Oklahoma Army National Guard. The night belonged to them and their hearts belonged to aviation., Prior to 1979, you probably hadn't heard of counterterrorism or Special Operations. Even so, special warriors have been around since Moses sent Joshua to spy out the land of Canaan. In 1986, Colonel Billy R. Wood served as the operations officer of the newly organized 45th Aviation Battalion (Special Operations). This unit was highly classified. The special operations training and missions carried out by the team were conducted in secret, and members couldn't even tell their wives and families where they were going. These soldiers were called the Lords of Darkness. Prior to its formation, much was written about the failed hostage rescue mission in Iran. The Pentagon leadership implied, "Whatever the costs, whatever we do, we can never have another Desert One." Secret exercises were conducted with modified aircraft and soon-to-be-skilled night flyers of Task Force 160, today known as "Night Stalkers." What you didn't read about was the "other" US Army Special Operations Aviation Battalion-an Army National Guard unit. Highly classified and therefore less known, it was a "mirror image" special aviation unit. You didn't realize they existed because you weren't supposed to know. These teachers, businessmen, lawyers, salesman, citizen soldiers, and traditional guardsmen were called the Lords of Darkness of the Oklahoma Army National Guard. The night belonged to them-and their hearts belonged to aviation.
LC Classification Number
UA400.W66 2011
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