Mohawk Recon
by Russell Pettis
"Vietnam from Treetop Level with the 1st Cavalry, 1968-1969"
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Mohawk Recon by Russell Pettis
Details
War:
Vietnam War
Perspective:
Helicopters
Military Unit:
US Army
True Story:
Yes
Biography:
No
Region:
Asia
Page Count:
159
Published Date:
2021
ISBN13:
9781476687360
Summary
Mohawk Recon is a firsthand account of aerial reconnaissance missions during the Vietnam War. Russell Pettis, a U.S. Army aviator, piloted the OV-1 Mohawk aircraft with the 1st Cavalry Division from 1968 to 1969. The book details low-altitude surveillance operations conducted at treetop level, providing intelligence crucial to ground forces. Pettis describes the dangers of flying these missions, the technical capabilities of the Mohawk aircraft, and daily life during his tour. The memoir offers an intimate perspective on a lesser-known aspect of the Vietnam War through the eyes of a reconnaissance pilot.
