The Rescue Of Streetcar 304

Author : Kenny Fields
Publisher : Naval Institute Press
Page : 353 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2008-09-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9781612510071

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The Rescue of Streetcar 304 by Kenny Fields Pdf

In 1968, during a forty hour period, the Air Force flew 189 sorties to rescue a Navy A-7 pilot, call sign Streetcar 304, in one of the largest rescue efforts of the Vietnam War. Before it ended, four pilots had ejected, seven planes were lost or heavily damaged, and, at one point, seven airmen awaited rescue behind enemy lines. Streetcar 304 now provides his personal narrative about the event.On his very first combat mission, Fields catapulted off the USS America, flew to Laos, dropped his bombs in the midst of an enemy trap and was shot down. Streetcar describes his last tearful farewell night at home with his wife, his tracer ridden bomb runs and a last moment ejection. Cringe when he describes being shot at while floating down in his parachute. Ride along in the cockpit of two rescue pilots as enemy tracers zoom upward and shoot each one down. Feel your heart skip a beat as Streetcar and one Air Force pilot separately evade numerous close encounters with Phatet Lao guerillas, are nearly killed time and again by friendly bombs, and deal with the stress of jungle animals and lack of sleep. Suffer with his wife when she receives word that he is down, fate unknown, and then describes her own forty hours of suspense. Relate to the pilots who are ordered to make one final rescue attempt. Shed a tear with Streetcar when one rescuer is captured by the enemy. Experience the final harrowing rescue attempt during which Fields is wounded by a friendly bomb.

Author : George J. Marrett
Publisher : Smithsonian Institution
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2016-12-06
Category : History
ISBN : 9781588345523

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Cheating Death by George J. Marrett Pdf

They flew low and slow, at treetop level, at night, in monsoons, and in point-blank range of enemy guns and missiles. They were missions no one else wanted, but the ones all other pilots prayed for when shot down. Flying the World War II-vintage Douglas A-1 Skyraider, a single-engine, propeller-driven relic in a war of “fast-movers,” these intrepid US Air Force pilots, call sign Sandy, risked their lives with every mission to rescue thousands of downed Navy and Air Force pilots. With a flashback memory and a style all his own, George J. Marrett depicts some of the most dangerous aerial combat of any war. The thrilling rescue of “Streetcar 304” and William Jones's selfless act of heroism that earned him the Medal of Honor are but two of the compelling tales he recounts. Here too are the courages Jolly Green Giant helicopter crews, parajumpers, and forward air controllers who worked with the Sandys over heavily defended jungles and mountains well behind enemy lines. Passionate, mordantly witty, and filled with heart-pounding adrenaline, Cheating Death reads like the finest combat fiction, but it is the real deal: its heroes, cowards, jokers, and casualties all have names and faces readers will find difficult to forget.

Author : Don Dunaway
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 253 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2019-11-13
Category : History
ISBN : 9781796066388

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Combat Search and Rescue by Don Dunaway Pdf

A first hand look at the way Combat Search And Rescue was conducted when it really came into its own during the Vietnam War, as seen through the eyes of a fixed-wing pilot who volunteered for the job of employing and supporting the Jolly Green helicopters in their efforts. And since not every day resulted in a shoot down of friendly aircrews, a look at how the rest of the one year tour of duty was occupied when rescues were not imminent, plus some of the more entertaining diversions pilots can conjure up when allowed to exercise their innate talents for such. Because of the mission, manning and reputation of the 602nd Fighter Squadron (Commando), the fixed wing portion of the Rescue Force that went after downed aircrews in Southeast Asia, the author volunteered to join and served with that unit from June 1968 to June 1969. Six months after completing his tour and returning stateside he retired from Active Duty to the family cattle ranch where his wife and children stayed during his combat tour. His youngest son insisted that he write of his experiences during that tour and this book is the result that evolved over the years. The author lives in Northern Oklahoma with his wife of 65 years, and is doing research for another, unrelated book.

Author : David W. Mills,Kayla L. Westra
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 347 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2019-05-17
Category : History
ISBN : 9798216092001

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Great Wartime Escapes and Rescues by David W. Mills,Kayla L. Westra Pdf

Students, military historians, and casual readers will all find this compelling collection useful in learning about escape strategies, hostage situations, and rescue operations during times of conflict. Great Wartime Escapes and Rescues tells the captivating stories of dozens of escapes and rescues from conflicts dating from the 16th century to present, with extensive coverage of the world wars of the 20th century and the Vietnam War. In addition, escapes and rescues related to terrorist activities and regional conflicts are featured. Some stories of escapes and rescues included in this work have been written about extensively and portrayed in films, including The Great Escape and Captain Phillips' rescue by Navy SEALs. Other stories are less widely known but just as absorbing. The book opens with a detailed introductory essay that illuminates the government policies and tactics various countries have used to rescue soldiers and civilians during wartime, as well as the diverse methods that prisoners of war have used to escape notorious camps and prisons. The entries, organized alphabetically, are augmented by engaging sidebars related to the escapes and rescues. The book also includes references to such sources as autobiographies, biographies, news accounts, and interviews with veterans.

Author : Dave Richardson
Publisher : Vietnam Air Rescues
Page : 214 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2008-04-17
Category : Air pilots, Military
ISBN : 1434891348

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Vietnam Air Rescues by Dave Richardson Pdf

Eavesdrop, as a father recounts to his adult children his exploits as an Air Force "Jolly Green" combat rescue helicopter pilot in Vietnam. BE THERE to see what it was really likeRIDE ALONG and determine what you would have done when another man's life was literally hanging in the balanceFEEL what it meant to save a life, and what it meant to lose oneEXPERIENCE heart pounding action in Vietnam Air Rescues

Author : Don Dunaway
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781479713714

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Another Side of That War by Don Dunaway Pdf

A firsthand look at the way Combat Search and Rescue was conducted when it really came into its own during the Vietnam War, as seen through the eyes of a fixed-wing pilot who volunteered for the job of employing and supporting the Jolly Green Rescue helicopters in their efforts. And since not every day resulted in a shoot down of friendly aircrews, a look at how the rest of the one year tour of duty was occupied when rescues were not imminent, plus some of the more entertaining diversions fighter pilots can conjure up when allowed to exercise their innate talents for such.

Author : Phil Maywald
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 134 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2015-12-30
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781514430903

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Nail 48 by Phil Maywald Pdf

Lt. Colonel Phillip Maywald, USAF (Ret.), graduated from The United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) in the Class of 1963. The class of 63 was the first full size class, the first to go all four years at the permanent USAFA site in Colorado Springs, and the only class that had President Kennedy as its graduation speaker. Its future was entwined with the Viet Nam War even though that was not known until after its graduation. Eighteen of the class were killed in action, two were long term POWs and others were killed in training. The majority served in SEA. Phil Maywald considers himself an average member of the Class. He was average as a cadet and had an average career. But, many, if not all of his classmates, had opportunities to do extraordinary things and responded in ways that makes them proud to be graduates of USAFA and members of the Class of 63. Phil Maywald had that opportunity in combat as a forward air controller during the Viet Nam War and responded by winning the Air Force Cross, one of fifteen USAFA graduates from all classes to receive the highest award the Air Force can award for heroism, the only higher award being the Congressional Medal of Honor. This is the account of the combat actions and the USAFA background that shaped him and led to that award. It was written to honor the class of 63.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 608 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Aeronautics
ISBN : UGA:32108042532997

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Air Force Magazine by Anonim Pdf

Author : Phillip Jennings
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2010-02-02
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781596981423

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The Politically Incorrect Guide to the Vietnam War by Phillip Jennings Pdf

The Vietnam War was a tragic and dismal failure—at least that is what the mainstream media and history books would have you believe. Yet, Phillip Jennings sets the record straight in The Politically Incorrect Guide™ to the Vietnam War. In this latest “P.I.G.”, Jennings shatters culturally-accepted myths and busts politically incorrect lies that liberal pundits and leftist professors have been telling you for years. The Vietnam War was the most important—and successful—campaign to defeat Communism. Without the sacrifices made and the courage displayed by our military, the world might be a different place. The Politically Incorrect Guide™ to the Vietnam War reveals the truth about the battles, players, and policies of one of the most controversial wars in U.S. history.

Author : Stephen R Gray
Publisher : Naval Institute Press
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2013-05-11
Category : History
ISBN : 9781612513768

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Rampant Raider by Stephen R Gray Pdf

A member of Light Attack Squadron 212 s "Rampant Raiders," A-4 pilot Stephen R. Gray writes about his experiences flying combat sorties from the deck of an aircraft carrier during one of the most intense periods of aerial combat in U.S. history. From the perspective of a junior naval aviator, Gray reveals the lessons he learned first at the Naval Aviation Training Command and then in actual combat flying the Skyhawk from USS Bon Homme Richard in Vietnam. Training strengthens commitment, Gray points out, allowing ordinary men like him to fly dangerous missions. Readers will discover how circumstances created heroe--heroes who managed to overcome their personal fears for a greater cause--and how, despite the lack of public support for the war, the men remained committed to one another. The book addresses how men react to service during contentious political times to offer lessons relevant today.

Author : Nail 213
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 476 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2015-05-21
Category : History
ISBN : 9781483422824

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Ban Bak: A Historian's Notebook, 2014 by Nail 213 Pdf

Ban Bak" is a definitive study of the discovery and destruction of a secret Laotian logistics complex on the Ho Chi Minh Trail. Forward Air Controllers observed suspicious activity near the Ban Bak river crossing. CHECO reports of the ""COVEY Bomb Dump"" were flawed, but COVEY 257/Gary Beard corrects the record with first-person accounts by participants. Additional information, both historical and fictional, is provided by veteran authors whose writings lend both resource and context. Ban Bak is third of three FAC related volumes associated with FACs in the Vietnam War (Cleared Hot Vol. I and Cleared Hot Vol. II). BAN BAK extends these accounts by including tributes to fallen FACs, a Time-Line of Forward Air Controllers in history, an Lexicon of FAC Terms and Information, a classified report on "COMBAT INK" surveillance methods, and an extensive bibliography of FAC related literature and sources useful to all readers of Vietnam history. Ban Bak is 474 pages long, A4 format, in soft binding only

Author : Darrel D. Whitcomb
Publisher : Government Printing Office
Page : 778 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1585662208

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On a Steel Horse I Ride :. by Darrel D. Whitcomb Pdf

Author : Jon Couch
Publisher : AuthorHouse
Page : 471 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2011-11-11
Category : History
ISBN : 9781467060448

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Caged Heroes by Jon Couch Pdf

Caged Heroes - American POW Experiences from the American Revolution to the Present is snapshot of four hundred years of hostage and prisoner of war experiences. Caged Heroes details prisoners experiences from the moment they are told to put their hands up, through their detentions, and culminating in their releases. It examines the successes and failures of the United States government to prepare its forces for prisoner events; discussing survival schools, rules on how prisoners are told to act while in captivity and glimpses of how being taken prisoner effects the prisoners and guards alike. Using numerous personal interviews and diaries of former prisoners (and their spouses), the reader gets a rare look at the horrors these men and women experienced. Containing an extensive bibliography and complete POW rosters from several conflicts, this book will add to any casual readers knowledge and serve as a top reference for those wanting to understand more about this misunderstood field.

Author : Ronald B. Frankum
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
Page : 650 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2011-06-10
Category : History
ISBN : 9780810879560

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Historical Dictionary of the War in Vietnam by Ronald B. Frankum Pdf

For Southeast Asia, the Vietnam War altered forever the history, topography, people, economy, and politics of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam (DRV), the Republic of Vietnam (RVN), Cambodia, and Laos. That the war was controversial is an understatement as is the notion that the war can be understood from any one perspective. One way of understanding the Vietnam War is by marking its time with turning points, both major and minor, that involved events or decisions that helped to influence its course in the years to follow. By examining a few of these turning points, an organizational framework takes shape that makes understanding the war more possible. Historical Dictionary of the War in Vietnam emphasizes the international nature of the war, as well as provide a greater understanding of the long scope of the conflict. The major events associated with the war will serve as the foundation of the book while additional entries will explore the military, diplomatic, political, social, and cultural events that made the war unique. While military subjects will be fully explored, there will be greater attention to other aspects of the war. All of this is done through a chronology, an introductory essay, an extensive bibliography, and over 600 cross-referenced dictionary entries. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about the Vietnam War.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 350 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : United States
ISBN : UOM:39015078326959

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The Journal of Military History by Anonim Pdf