Mohawks Lost
by Gerald Naekel
"Flying in the CIA's Secret War in Laos"
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Mohawks Lost by Gerald Naekel
Details
War:
Vietnam War
Perspective:
Pilots
True Story:
Yes
Biography:
Yes
Region:
Asia
Page Count:
328
Published Date:
2016
ISBN13:
9781533396174
Summary
This memoir recounts the author's experiences as a pilot flying OV-1 Mohawk reconnaissance aircraft during the CIA's covert operations in Laos during the Vietnam War era. Naekel provides a firsthand account of the dangerous missions, technical challenges, and personal sacrifices involved in this classified conflict. The book offers insights into the secretive nature of U.S. involvement in Laos, detailing aerial surveillance operations and the risks faced by pilots operating in hostile territory. It combines personal narrative with historical context about this lesser-known aspect of the Southeast Asian conflict.
