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Spectre Gunner

Author : Msgt. David M. Burns
Publisher : iUniverse
ISBN 13 : 1475969732
Total Pages : 158 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (759 download)

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Download or read book Spectre Gunner written by Msgt. David M. Burns and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2013-01-31 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the true story of Master Sergeant David M. Burns, an aerial gunner assigned to the deadliest squadron in air force history. Aboard the AC-130 Spectre gunship, he flew a total of 287 combat missions over Laos, South Vietnam, and Cambodia, in pursuit of the truck traffic coming down the Ho Chi Minh Trail. His squadron destroyed more than fifteen thousand trucks loaded with war munitions destined for South Vietnam and Cambodia. Despite heavy and constant anti-aircraft and missile fire, the loss of six aircraft and the lives of fifty-two men, the crew never wavered in its dedication to the mission. Master Sergeant Burns has a distinguished military career that began in 1951 at the age of fifteen. He served one tour of duty in Phan Rang, South Vietnam, in 1967, and four tours of duty in the 16th Special Operations Squadron in Southeast Asia as an aerial gunner, lead gunner, and instructor gunner. He served in both the United States Navy and Air Force, earning three Distinguished Flying Crosses for heroism, twenty-seven Air Medals, as well as a Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Presidential Unit Citation, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm, Vietnam Service Medal with nine battle stars, and other decorations from the Korean War. He was wounded twice and is credited with saving the lives of fourteen crewmembers. This is his story.

Callsign: Spectre

Author : Jeff Noecker
Publisher : iUniverse
ISBN 13 : 1462004849
Total Pages : 180 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (62 download)

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Download or read book Callsign: Spectre written by Jeff Noecker and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2011-04-29 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Callsign: Spectre is the true story of a young man from a small town in Pennsylvania who grows up and enlists in the United States Air Force at nineteen. Nearly forty years after the fact, Jeff Noecker recounts his combat flight experiences from the Vietnam War flying in an AC-130 Spectre gunship. The story follows him from his initial air force training to being accepted into an unusual Special Operations unit. What sets this story apart from the others that have been written about Vietnam is the Spectre gunship that Noecker flew in on his missions. While the US Air Force was flying hundreds of F-4s, F-105s, B-52s, OV-10s, O-2s, A-7s in Vietnam and Southeast Asia, there were only fourteen AC-130A Spectre gunships in theater and only one squadron that flew them—Noecker’s squadron. There were even fewer than fourteen when the program began in 1968; the first few flew out of a base in Vietnam. The stories contained here resemble a diary, presenting both personal anecdotes of Noecker’s and of stories he heard over the course of his time in service. Some of these may seem a bit farfetched, but Noecker sticks to the facts as much as possible. Unbelievable as some of the stories sound, his tales of his time in the air are unmistakably true. After being "live" for a year, I find that one piece of data was incorrect in the original printing. This has been corrected and a small amount of other data has been added. The corrections appear in the second printing of both hard and soft covers which are available now and will be available in ebook format very soon.

Airman

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Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Airman written by and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Spectre

Author : Anatole Bevis
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 110 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (275 download)

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Download or read book Spectre written by Anatole Bevis and published by . This book was released on 2020-03-18 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wide Ruled Notebook. Size: 6 inches x 9 inches. 55 sheets (110 pages for writing). Gear 130 Gunship Ghost Aerial Gunner Vietnam Ac. 158415526034. TAGs: bomb, bomber, death, destroyer, bombardment, squad, squaron, division, military, world war i, world war ii, veteran, duty service, service, wwii, ww2, ww1, wwi, bomber squadron, airplane bomb, air force, navy, army, marine corps, world war one, world war two, bomber jacket, ww2 patch, wwii patch

Flying Safety

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Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 782 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (319 download)

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Download or read book Flying Safety written by and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 782 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Eagle Station

Author : Mark Berent
Publisher : Mark Berent
ISBN 13 : 039913722X
Total Pages : 228 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (991 download)

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Download or read book Eagle Station written by Mark Berent and published by Mark Berent. This book was released on 1992 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An electrifying novel of men at war in Vietnam, by the writer Tom Clancy calls the real thing. Filled with the searing, authentic voices of Vietnam, Eagle Station is a gripping, compelling tale of a race against the clock to save a crucial radar station. Berent's most dramatatic novel yet.

Thunder Over Vietnam

Author : Alejandro Villalva
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 0811767469
Total Pages : 144 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (117 download)

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Download or read book Thunder Over Vietnam written by Alejandro Villalva and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2018-02-06 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The popular conception of the Vietnam War focuses on the ground war—the soldiers and grunts who humped along jungle trails and fought the Vietcong face to face—but an important part of the war was waged in the skies over Southeast Asia, and indeed many of the war’s most well-known figures were pilots, from John McCain and James Stockdale to the unknown men who unleashed napalm hell and who carried out Curtis LeMay’s “bomb them into the Stone Age” doctrine, Lyndon Johnson’s Rolling Thunder, and Richard Nixon’s Linebacker. This photo book chronicles the U.S. Air Force’s operations in Vietnam, covering the aircraft, munitions, battle damage, and uniforms of Vietnam in the air.

Ho Chi Minh Trail 1964–73

Author : Peter E. Davies
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1472842510
Total Pages : 97 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (728 download)

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Download or read book Ho Chi Minh Trail 1964–73 written by Peter E. Davies and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2020-09-17 with total page 97 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Trails War formed a major part of the so-called 'secret war' in South East Asia, yet for complex political reasons, including the involvement of the CIA, it received far less coverage than campaigns like Rolling Thunder and Linebacker. Nevertheless, the campaign had a profound effect on the outcome of the war and on its perception in the USA. In the north, the Barrel Roll campaign was often operated by daring pilots flying obsolete aircraft, as in the early years, US forces were still flying antiquated piston-engined T-28 and A-26A aircraft. The campaign gave rise to countless heroic deeds by pilots like the Raven forward air controllers, operating from primitive airstrips in close contact with fierce enemy forces. USAF rescue services carried out extremely hazardous missions to recover aircrew who would otherwise have been swiftly executed by Pathet Lao forces, and reconnaissance pilots routinely risked their lives in solo, low-level mission over hostile territory. Further south, the Steel Tiger campaign was less covert. Arc Light B-52 strikes were flown frequently, and the fearsome AC-130 was introduced to cut the trails. At the same time, many thousands of North Vietnamese troops and civilians repeatedly made the long, arduous journey along the trail in trucks or, more often, pushing French bicycles laden with ammunition and rice. Under constant threat of air attack and enduring heavy losses, they devised extremely ingenious means of survival. The campaign to cut the trails endured for the entire Vietnam War but nothing more than partial success could ever be achieved by the USA. This illustrated title explores the fascinating history of this campaign, analysing the forces involved and explaining why the USA could never truly conquer the Ho Chi Minh trail.

The Big Buddha Bicycle Race

Author : Terence A. Harkin
Publisher : Ohio University Press
ISBN 13 : 0804040907
Total Pages : 517 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (4 download)

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Download or read book The Big Buddha Bicycle Race written by Terence A. Harkin and published by Ohio University Press. This book was released on 2018-04-09 with total page 517 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Silver Medalist in Literary Fiction, 2020 Military Writers Society of America Awards Brendan Leary, assigned to an Air Force photo squadron an hour from L.A., thinks he has it made. But when the U.S. invades Cambodia and he joins his buddies who march in protest, he is shipped off to an obscure air base in upcountry Thailand. There, he finds himself flying at night over the Ho Chi Minh Trail in a secret war that turns the mountains of Laos into a napalm-scorched moonscape. As the emotional vise tightens, his moral fiber crumbles and he sinks ever deeper into a netherworld of drugs, sex, and booze. When a visit by Nixon looms, Brendan dreams up an all-squadron bicycle race to build morale, win hearts and minds in rural Thailand, and make him and his underpaid buddies a pile of money. The Big Buddha Bicycle Race is a last gasp of hope that turns into a unifying adventure—until the stakes turn out to be far higher than anyone imagined. The Big Buddha Bicycle Race is a new take on the Vietnam War. A caper on the surface, it is also a tribute to the complex culture and history of Southeast Asia and a sober remembrance of those groups who have been erased from American history—the brash active-duty soldiers who risked prison by taking part in the GI antiwar movement, the gutsy air commandos who risked death night after night flying over the Ho Chi Minh Trail, and the people of Laos, whose lives and land were devastated in ways that have yet to be fully acknowledged in Western accounts of the war.

The Phantom Vietnam War

Author : David R. Honodel
Publisher : University of North Texas Press
ISBN 13 : 1574417436
Total Pages : 361 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (744 download)

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Download or read book The Phantom Vietnam War written by David R. Honodel and published by University of North Texas Press. This book was released on 2018-09-15 with total page 361 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: David R. “Buff” Honodel was a cocky young man with an inflated self-image when he arrived in 1969 at his base in Udorn, Thailand. His war was not in Vietnam; it was a secret one in the skies of a neighboring country almost unknown in America, attacking the Ho Chi Minh Trail that fed soldiers and supplies from North Vietnam into the South. Stateside he learned the art of flying the F-4, but in combat, the bomb-loaded fighter handled differently, targets shot back, and people suffered. Inert training ordnance was replaced by lethal weapons. In the air, a routine day mission turned into an unexpected duel with a deadly adversary. Complacency during a long night mission escorting a gunship almost led to death. A best friend died just before New Year’s. A RF-4 crashed into the base late in Buff’s tour of duty. The reader will experience Buff’s war from the cockpit of a supersonic F-4D Phantom II, doing 5-G pullouts after dropping six 500-pound bombs on trucks hidden beneath triple jungle canopy. These were well defended by a skillful, elusive, determined enemy firing back with 37mm anti-aircraft fire and tracers in the sky. The man who left the States was a naïve, self-centered young pilot. The man who came back 137 missions later was much different.

'Rommel?' 'Gunner Who?'

Author : Spike Milligan
Publisher : Penguin UK
ISBN 13 : 0241966175
Total Pages : 228 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (419 download)

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Download or read book 'Rommel?' 'Gunner Who?' written by Spike Milligan and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2012-12-13 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: VOLUME TWO OF SPIKE MILLIGAN'S LEGENDARY MEMOIRS IS A HILARIOUS, SUBVERSIVE FIRST-HAND ACCOUNT OF WW2 'Brilliant verbal pyrotechnics, throwaway lines and marvelous anecdotes' Daily Mail 'Desperately funny, vivid, vulgar' Sunday Times ______________ 'Keep talking, Milligan. I think I can get you out on Mental Grounds.' 'That's how I got in, sir.' 'Didn't we all.' The second volume of Spike Milligan's legendary recollections of life as a gunner in World War Two sees our hero into battle in North Africa - eventually. First, there is important preparation to be done: extensive periods of loitering ('We had been standing by vehicles for an hour and nothing had happened, but it happened frequently'), psychological toughening ('If a man dies when you hang him, keep hanging him until he gets used to it') and living dangerously ('no underwear!'). At last the battle for Tunis is upon them . . . ______________ 'The most irreverent, hilarious book about the war that I have ever read' Sunday Express 'Milligan is the Great God to all of us' John Cleese 'The Godfather of Alternative Comedy' Eddie Izzard 'A totally original comedy writer' Michael Palin 'Close in stature to Lewis Carroll and Edward Lear in his command of the profound art of nonsense' Guardian

A Gunner's Great War

Author : Ian Ronayne
Publisher : Pen and Sword
ISBN 13 : 1783461322
Total Pages : 216 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (834 download)

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Download or read book A Gunner's Great War written by Ian Ronayne and published by Pen and Sword. This book was released on 2012-09-19 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “A graphic and moving account of an artilleryman’s experience on the Western Front. An interesting book for those who like artillery and WWI” (English Heritage). If the First World War had not happened when it did, Channel Islander Clarence Ahier would almost certainly have led a mostly unremarkable life. But it did, and in October 1915, at just twenty-three-years-old, Clarence left his home and volunteered to join the British Army. He would spend the next two and half years serving as an artilleryman on the Western Front. Now this in itself is not remarkable—millions of other young men did the same thing. But Clarence did do something that set him apart from almost all his contemporaries: from the very beginning of his time at the front, he kept a meticulously written journal. Having lain unnoticed for years, the journal was recently discovered in a collection of dusty ephemera handed to a local history society. It consists of around twenty-five thousand words with a focus on Clarence’s experience during the Battle of the Somme, in the fighting around Ypres, and, after he was wounded for the second time, the journey to India and his time there as a member of the garrison. Additional explanatory text by Ian Ronayne puts Clarence’s experiences in the context of the wider war that would transform him—and the world. “A very useful introduction to the Great War . . . An excellent read.” —War History Online

My .75: Reminiscences of a Gunner of a .75m/ m Battery in 1914

Author : Paul Lintier
Publisher : Good Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 184 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (64 download)

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Download or read book My .75: Reminiscences of a Gunner of a .75m/ m Battery in 1914 written by Paul Lintier and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2021-05-20 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Paul Lintier's 'My .75: Reminiscences of a Gunner of a .75m/m Battery in 1914' is a poignant memoir that provides a firsthand account of the experiences of a gunner during the tumultuous events of World War I. Lintier's writing style is introspective and vivid, allowing readers to immerse themselves in the gritty realities of war. The book is a valuable historical document that offers insights into the challenges faced by soldiers on the front lines and the psychological toll of combat. Lintier's attention to detail and emotional depth make this memoir a compelling read for anyone interested in the human side of war literature. Paul Lintier, a French soldier who served as a gunner during World War I, draws from his own experiences to create a raw and authentic portrayal of life on the battlefield. His unique perspective and personal reflections lend credibility and depth to his narrative, shedding light on the complexities of war and its impact on individuals. Lintier's dedication to sharing his story highlights the importance of remembering the sacrifices made by those who fought in the Great War. I highly recommend 'My .75: Reminiscences of a Gunner of a .75m/m Battery in 1914' to readers who are interested in firsthand accounts of World War I and the human experience of war. Lintier's memoir is a gripping and thought-provoking work that offers a glimpse into the hardships and triumphs of soldiers during this tumultuous period in history.

Halo 2

Author : Prima Games (Firm)
Publisher : Prima Games
ISBN 13 : 0761544739
Total Pages : 226 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (615 download)

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Download or read book Halo 2 written by Prima Games (Firm) and published by Prima Games. This book was released on 2004 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Official Halo 2 Guide: Strategy Evolved Developed on-site at Bungie studios and written by the elite Piggyback team, this guide includes an encyclopedic appraisal of Halo 2's multiplayer mode; a full, highly accessible walkthrough for the epic Campaign mode; and everything on basic play, all in one book. The product of over four months of writing, research, and design, this guide includes: ·Detailed annotated maps: outwit multiplayer opponents with your intimate knowledge of level architecture ·Study all features of multiplayer maps, from power-up locations to "secret" areas, attack routes, and more ·Includes and exhaustive rundown of preset and custom game types—design your own multiplayer match and attract the best crowd ·Features hundreds of digital screenshots to illustrate key points ·Packed with tips, tactics, and techniques from the Bungie team ·Learn about every adversary, vehicle, and weapon—their strengths and shortcomings and how you can exploit these ·Confidently negotiate the huge Campaign mode with our exclusive maps and step-by-step walkthrough ·Designed to enhance the Halo 2 experience for newcomers and Halo: Combat Evolved veterans alike

Library of Congress Subject Headings

Author : Library of Congress
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 1480 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (243 download)

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Download or read book Library of Congress Subject Headings written by Library of Congress and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 1480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Library of Congress Subject Headings

Author : Library of Congress. Cataloging Policy and Support Office
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 1502 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Library of Congress Subject Headings written by Library of Congress. Cataloging Policy and Support Office and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 1502 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Black Death Reprise

Author : Don Pendleton
Publisher : Gold Eagle
ISBN 13 : 1426815484
Total Pages : 223 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (268 download)

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Download or read book Black Death Reprise written by Don Pendleton and published by Gold Eagle. This book was released on 2008-04-01 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The search for a missing virologist leads Mack Bolan to a cult with a horrifi c agenda. An order of monks has emerged as a new force of unprecedented terror. Legend has it that the centuries-old brotherhood was the mastermind of the Black Death. Reborn as a fully modern paramilitary organization with cells across the globe, the order is ready to unleash a new plague upon the world. With ritualistic precision, forty couriers of death will be deployed to major cities. Bolan’s race to stop the unthinkable takes him from the U.S. to Australia. The Executioner must fi nd the source before a designer disease with its roots in history’s darkest nightmare causes untold human suffering.