Wings of the Eagle
by W. T. Grant
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Wings of the Eagle by W. T. Grant
Details
War:
Vietnam War
Perspective:
Civilian
True Story:
Yes
Biography:
Yes
Region:
Asia
Published Date:
1994
ISBN13:
9780804110624
Description
This is the story of rescue in the steamy, bloody jungles of Vietnam. First as peter pilot and then as full-fledged aircraft commander, W.T. Grant routinely flew McGuire rig extractions under enemy fire, inserts into combat zones exploding with mortar shells, and night operations in the enemy-infested A Shau Valley. Though the 17th Assault Helicopter Company eventually became B Compnay, 101st Aviation Battalion, the Kingsmen will always be remembered for their courage....
