Chariots in the Sky: A Story About U.S. Army Assault Helicopter Pilots at War in Vietnam

A dedicated U. S. Army assault helicopter pilot in Vietnam just wants to do his job and return home to his wife and family. But to do so, he has to survive harrowing combat missions, bad weather, mechanical problems, human error, and a commander who is more interested in personal glory and promotion than his men's well-being. Along the way, he participated in the last major American combat operation of the war-Lam Son 719, a major incursion into Laos, which lasted sixty days and was the costliest period of the war for helicopter pilots and crew members.

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Chariots in the Sky: A Story About U.S. Army Assault Helicopter Pilots at War in Vietnam

A dedicated U. S. Army assault helicopter pilot in Vietnam just wants to do his job and return home to his wife and family. But to do so, he has to survive harrowing combat missions, bad weather, mechanical problems, human error, and a commander who is more interested in personal glory and promotion than his men's well-being. Along the way, he participated in the last major American combat operation of the war-Lam Son 719, a major incursion into Laos, which lasted sixty days and was the costliest period of the war for helicopter pilots and crew members.

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Chariots in the Sky: A Story About U.S. Army Assault Helicopter Pilots at War in Vietnam

Chariots in the Sky: A Story About U.S. Army Assault Helicopter Pilots at War in Vietnam

by Larry A. Freeland

Narrated by Derek Shetterly, Brittany Wilkerson

Unabridged — 9 hours, 35 minutes

Chariots in the Sky: A Story About U.S. Army Assault Helicopter Pilots at War in Vietnam

Chariots in the Sky: A Story About U.S. Army Assault Helicopter Pilots at War in Vietnam

by Larry A. Freeland

Narrated by Derek Shetterly, Brittany Wilkerson

Unabridged — 9 hours, 35 minutes

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Overview

A dedicated U. S. Army assault helicopter pilot in Vietnam just wants to do his job and return home to his wife and family. But to do so, he has to survive harrowing combat missions, bad weather, mechanical problems, human error, and a commander who is more interested in personal glory and promotion than his men's well-being. Along the way, he participated in the last major American combat operation of the war-Lam Son 719, a major incursion into Laos, which lasted sixty days and was the costliest period of the war for helicopter pilots and crew members.


Product Details

BN ID: 2940160449852
Publisher: Lantern Audio
Publication date: 12/20/2023
Edition description: Unabridged
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