When Thunder Rolled: An F-105 Pilot over North Vietnam - Rilegato

Rasimus, Ed

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ISBN 10: 1588341038 ISBN 13: 9781588341037

Casa editrice: Smithsonian Inst Pr, 2003

Riassunto

The author recalls his adventures as a combat pilot in Vietnam, taking readers on a harrowing ride through the high speed perils of that war strapped into the cockpit of a F-105 Thunderchief fighter-bomber.

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Recensione:

“One of the finest combat memoirs I have ever read, from any air force in any war.”—Dan Ford, Wall Street Journal

“You can almost smell the jet fuel and gunpowder. You attack the world's fiercest defenses at 500 knots and share the ultimate thrill of hurling yourself against almost impossible odds—and winning.”—Jack Broughton, author of Thud Ridge

“A story that reflects the bravery of the men who flew over enemy territory in a perilous time.”—The Baltimore Chronicle

“[A] modern-day Red Badge of Courage”—John Darrell Sherwood, author of Fast Movers: Jet Pilots and the Vietnam Experience

L'autore:

Ed Rasimus flew more than 250 combat missions during the Vietnam War in F-105s and F-4s, receiving the Silver Star, the Distinguished Flying Cross five times, and numerous Air Medals. He writes and teaches political science in Colorado.

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• Editore: Smithsonian Inst Pr
• Data di pubblicazione: 2003
• ISBN 10: 1588341038
• ISBN 13: 9781588341037
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 261