Charlie Chasers: History of USAF AC-119 “Shadow” Gunships in the Vietnam War - Softcover

Fletcher, Larry Elton

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1555717314 ISBN 13: 9781555717315

Publisher: Hellgate Press, 2022

Synopsis

CHARLIE CHASERS tells the amazing story of the AC-119 “Shadow” gunships and the crews of the 71st Special Operations Squadron and the 17th Special Operations Squadron who wreaked havoc on the enemy during the Vietnam War. The fixed-wing aircraft provided close-fire support to U.S. and friendly troops with the ability to fire up to 6,000 rounds per minute delivered with deadly accuracy. Ground troops came to rely on the AC-119 as dependable aerial defenders of fire support bases, air bases, Special Forces camps, villages, hamlets, and remote outposts.

About this title

About the Author

Former USAF Captain Dr. Larry Elton Fletcher flew 177 combat missions as a pilot in AC-119 Shadow gunships during his tour of duty in Vietnam from May 1970 to May 1971. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross with Oak Leaf Cluster and the Air Medal with eight clusters. He holds a Ph.D. in Education from the University of Missouri-Columbia and has penned two novels. He and his wife currently reside in Missouri.

Edition details

• Publisher: Hellgate Press
• Publication date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1555717314
• ISBN 13: 9781555717315
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 328