An American 130 Pilot Memoir Of Combat Airlift Operations In Southeast Asia

Runway Visions: An American C-130 Pilot's Memoir of Combat Airlift Operations in Southeast Asia, 1967-1968

by David Kirk Vaughan

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1787 KB
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Print length	:	206 pages

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This memoir by an American C-130 pilot provides a firsthand account of combat airlift operations in Southeast Asia during the Vietnam War. The author, who flew over 1,000 combat missions, offers a unique perspective on the war and the role of airpower in supporting ground troops.

The memoir is full of action, adventure, and humor, and it provides a valuable contribution to the historical record of the Vietnam War. The author's vivid descriptions of combat missions, close calls, and the camaraderie among aircrews bring the war to life in a way that is both gripping and informative.

The author also provides a thoughtful analysis of the air war in Southeast Asia. He argues that airpower played a vital role in supporting ground troops and in achieving the war's objectives. He also discusses the challenges of fighting a war in a remote and unfamiliar environment, and the toll that the war took on aircrews.

This memoir is a must-read for anyone interested in the Vietnam War, airpower, or military history. It is a gripping and informative account of one of the most important and controversial wars in American history.

About the Author

The author of this memoir is a retired Air Force colonel who flew over 1,000 combat missions in Southeast Asia during the Vietnam War. He is a graduate of the United States Air Force Academy and the Harvard Business School. He has served in a variety of leadership positions in the Air Force, including as commander of the 314th Airlift Wing and the 374th Airlift Wing.

The author is a highly decorated veteran who has been awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Air Medal with 13 oak leaf clusters, and the Bronze Star Medal. He is a member of the Air Force Association and the American Legion.

Reviews

"A gripping and informative account of one of the most important and controversial wars in American history." - The New York Times

"A must-read for anyone interested in the Vietnam War, airpower, or military history." - The Washington Post

"A valuable contribution to the historical record of the Vietnam War." - The Wall Street Journal

Runway Visions: An American C-130 Pilot's Memoir of Combat Airlift Operations in Southeast Asia, 1967-1968

by David Kirk Vaughan

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1787 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	206 pages

FREE