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Author | : Richard Hutchings |
Publisher | : Pen and Sword |
Total Pages | : 367 |
Release | : 2014-05-19 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 1781594163 |
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A Royal Navy helicopter pilot’s firsthand account of British Special Forces operations in the Falklands Islands and a failed raid on mainland Argentina. In 1982, Argentina’s invasion of the Falkland Islands initiated an undeclared war with the United Kingdom. During the ten-week conflict, Colonel Richard Hutchings served as a commando helicopter pilot with 846 Naval Air Squadron flying Sea King helicopters. Though the sensitive nature of his experiences prevented him from telling his story for decades, Hutchings now provides a firsthand chronicle of the Falklands War, offering fascinating insight into the conduct of operations there. Colonel Hutchings was charged with transporting Special Force units onto the enemy occupied islands, either to gather intelligence or conduct offensive operations, including the Special Air Service's successful Pebble Island raid and its ill-fated raid on mainland Argentina. That raid, known as Operation MIKADO, has been little discussed. But as Captain of the Sea King involved, Hutchings gives an authoritative account of what went wrong both in the air and on the ground. He details the circumstances of his crash-landing, encounters with the Chilean authorities and British diplomats in Santiago, as well as the debriefing in an MI6 safe house on return to the UK
Author | : Michael J. Durant |
Publisher | : Penguin |
Total Pages | : 310 |
Release | : 2006-12-28 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 1440625166 |
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From the New York Times bestselling authors of In the Company of Heroes comes a thrilling account of military aviation for history buffs and “for those who love vivid tales of battlefield heroics” (Publishers Weekly). In the world of covert warfare, Special Operations pilots are notoriously close-lipped about what they do. They don’t talk about their missions to anyone outside their small community. But now, Michael J. Durant and Steven Hartov shed fascinating light on the mysterious elite commandos known as SOAR (Special Operations Aviation Regiment) and take readers into a shadowy world of combat they have only imagined.
Author | : Michael E. Haas |
Publisher | : DIANE Publishing |
Total Pages | : 388 |
Release | : 1998-05 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9780788149832 |
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Presenting a fascinating insider's view of U.S.A.F. special operations, this volume brings to life the critical contributions these forces have made to the exercise of air & space power. Focusing in particular on the period between the Korean War & the Indochina wars of 1950-1979, the accounts of numerous missions are profusely illustrated with photos & maps. Includes a discussion of AF operations in Europe during WWII, as well as profiles of Air Commandos who performed above & beyond the call of duty. Reflects on the need for financial & political support for restoration of the forces. Bibliography. Extensive photos & maps. Charts & tables.
Author | : Chuck Gross |
Publisher | : University of North Texas Press |
Total Pages | : 244 |
Release | : 2006-06-13 |
Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | : 1574412213 |
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Rattler One-Seven puts you in the helicopter seat, to see the war in Vietnam through the eyes of an inexperienced pilot as he transforms himself into a seasoned combat veteran. At the age of twenty, Chuck Gross spent his 1970-71 tour with the 71st Assault Helicopter Company flying UH-1 Huey helicopters. He inserted special operations teams into Laos and participated in Lam Son 719, a misbegotten attempt to assault and cut the Ho Chi Minh Trail, during which his helicopter was shot down and he was stranded in the field.
Author | : Philip D. Chinnery |
Publisher | : Macmillan |
Total Pages | : 396 |
Release | : 1997-01-15 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9780312958817 |
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From the glider pilots who landed deep behind Jpanese lines, to the gunship crews who hunted over the dark jungle of the Ho Chi Minh Trail, to Desert Storm's Special Operations choppers, al the daring rescues and last-minute landings are here, straight from the Air Commandos' own stories. Includes eight-page photo insert.
Author | : Harry C. Stevenson |
Publisher | : Newfawn Press |
Total Pages | : 396 |
Release | : 2017-05-18 |
Genre | : Fighter pilots |
ISBN | : 9780692719893 |
Download From Both Sides Now Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
From the seemingly endless hot, sweaty, often bloody infantry battles in Vietnam to high-altitude supersonic fighter engagements in the Middle East lasting only seconds, Steve Stevenson can mix two seeming disparate careers into one. Not appreciated nor welcomed home by a mis-informed American public, Steve and the Vietnam era troops performed every challenging task assigned. Many of the Vietnam era problems were corrected in Middle East conflicts twenty years later by senior leaders who fought as junior officers in Vietnam.Known by his Air Force call sign ?Grunt? in F-4s, he pushed the importance of and need for Close Air Support, to an extent that occasionally got him in trouble. Steve takes you into the life of young paratroopers in combat, into the mostly untold lives and actions of US Special Forces, into the rowdy squadrons and cramped cockpits of fighter pilots. Along the way, he preaches Jointness and inter-service cooperation that is accepted by the ?boots on the ground?, but often opposed by the parochialism of senior leaders in all services.From the Vietnam War, Yom Kippur War, Turkish Invasion of Cyprus, Desert Storm to ?black? special ops, Steve volunteered for or was at the right place at the right time. He captures the comradeship, dedication, and loss of these warriors and their families, raucous parties and the heartbreak of friends lost.In every organization, Steve believes people are his greatest assets and rewards his troops, even when it may be unauthorized. But, higher headquarters will never know. Come along on the ride to look ?at clouds from both sides now, from up and down.'
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Publisher | : Turner Publishing Company |
Total Pages | : 180 |
Release | : 2006-01-31 |
Genre | : Special forces (Military science) |
ISBN | : 1596521562 |
Download Special Operations Association Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Author | : Brian Shul |
Publisher | : Lickle Pub Incorporated |
Total Pages | : 151 |
Release | : 1991 |
Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | : 9780929823089 |
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No aircraft ever captured the curiosity & fascination of the public like the SR-71 Blackbird. Nicknamed "The Sled" by those few who flew it, the aircraft was shrouded in secrecy from its inception. Entering the U.S. Air Force inventory in 1966, the SR-71 was the fastest, highest flying jet aircraft in the world. Now for the first time, a Blackbird pilot shares his unique experience of what it was like to fly this legend of aviation history. Through the words & photographs of retired Major Brian Shul, we enter the world of the "Sled Driver." Major Shul gives us insight on all phases of flying, including the humbling experience of simulator training, the physiological stresses of wearing a space suit for long hours, & the intensity & magic of flying 80,000 feet above the Earth's surface at 2000 miles per hour. SLED DRIVER takes the reader through riveting accounts of the rigors of initial training, the gamut of emotions experienced while flying over hostile territory, & the sheer joy of displaying the jet at some of the world's largest airshows. Illustrated with rare photographs, seen here for the first time, SLED DRIVER captures the mystique & magnificence of this most unique of all aircraft.
Author | : John Pimlott |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 172 |
Release | : 1987 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9780863077883 |
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Author | : Ellen Hopkins |
Publisher | : Capstone Classroom |
Total Pages | : 52 |
Release | : 2003-08 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 9781403404497 |
Download U.S. Special Operations Forces Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Provides an overview of the United States Special Forces, including their history, weapons, and vehicles.