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Thunderbird Lounge : An Aviator's Story about One Early Transportation Helicopter Company, along with Its Sister Companies As They Paved the Way in What Was to Become a Helicopter War by Robert J. Brandt AUS Ret (2006, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherTrafford Publishing
ISBN-101553690060
ISBN-139781553690061
eBay Product ID (ePID)2250019
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Book TitleThunderbird Lounge : An Aviator's Story about One Early Transportation Helicopter Company, along with Its Sister Companies As They Paved the Way in What Was to Become a Helicopter War
Number of Pages402 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicAviation / General, Military / Vietnam War, Military / United States, Military
Publication Year2006
IllustratorYes
GenreTransportation, Biography & Autobiography, History
AuthorRobert J. Brandt Aus Ret
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Weight21.2 Oz
Item Length9 in
Item Width6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2003-430914
Dewey Edition22
Dewey Decimal959.704/348/092 B
SynopsisThis book nails it! The author deftly documents the fears, frustrations, frolics and foibles of these pilots and crews as they endure their moment in the muck of 'the only war they had.' There is a movie in here somewhere. To quote the late commander of the unit, 'Good job Brandt'."Chief Warrant Officer Fredrick "Fox" P. Cullen, Jr.This is a story as seen through the eyes of one 1st Lieutenant Army aviator, during the early US military commitment to support the Republic of South Vietnam in its counter-insurgency operations against North Vietnam's campaign to reunite Vietnam under communist rule. It depicts the daily life of these soldiers and aviation crew members as they went about proving the importance of the helicopter in modern warfare. Describes in detail how the helicopter was employed, puts you in the pilot's seat, death and humor, frustrations encountered, and a tribute to those soldiers and airmen who paid the ultimate price., This book nails it The author deftly documents the fears, frustrations, frolics and foibles of these pilots and crews as they endure their moment in the muck of 'the only war they had.' There is a movie in here somewhere. To quote the late commander of the unit, 'Good job Brandt'." Chief Warrant Officer Fredrick "Fox" P. Cullen, Jr. This is a story as seen through the eyes of one 1st Lieutenant Army aviator, during the early US military commitment to support the Republic of South Vietnam in its counter-insurgency operations against North Vietnam's campaign to reunite Vietnam under communist rule. It depicts the daily life of these soldiers and aviation crew members as they went about proving the importance of the helicopter in modern warfare. Describes in detail how the helicopter was employed, puts you in the pilot's seat, death and humor, frustrations encountered, and a tribute to those soldiers and airmen who paid the ultimate price.
LC Classification NumberDS558.8.B73 2001
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- 03 Mar, 2016
Interesting
Great account of the early days in Vietnam...Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
