Patrick R Shaub (17 results)

Paperback. Condition: Good. After his friend is killed in Vietnam flying a Marine helicopter, young Paul Stone gives up his dream of becoming a fighter pilot. Instead, he decides to follow his friend's example flying a helicopter to save lives rather than take them. As a grown man Paul follows the first of his friends footsteps and becomes a Marine officer. Taking the next step he pins the gold wings of a Marine helicopter pilot on his new dress blue uniform. It appears to him that he is well on the way to his goal. But the Marines have far different plans for him. Those plans will take him down a steadily divergent path away from flying lifesaving missions. As a good Marine he accepts his orders flying transport helicopters where he gains experience and maturity. He and his career as an increasingly capable helicopter pilot mature leaving him options for at last seeing his earliest goal as a lifesaver realized. But just as his good fortune seems to zenith, a shocking and unexpected turn of fate suddenly leaves Paul wondering if he will ever reach his destiny as a helicopter pilot flying the lifeline. Shaub, Patrick R. (illustrator).…

Paperback. Condition: Good. After his friend is killed in Vietnam flying a Marine helicopter, young Paul Stone gives up his dream of becoming a fighter pilot. Instead, he decides to follow his friend's example flying a helicopter to save lives rather than take them. As a grown man Paul follows the first of his friends footsteps and becomes a Marine officer. Taking the next step he pins the gold wings of a Marine helicopter pilot on his new dress blue uniform. It appears to him that he is well on the way to his goal. But the Marines have far different plans for him. Those plans will take him down a steadily divergent path away from flying lifesaving missions. As a good Marine he accepts his orders flying transport helicopters where he gains experience and maturity. He and his career as an increasingly capable helicopter pilot mature leaving him options for at last seeing his earliest goal as a lifesaver realized. But just as his good fortune seems to zenith, a shocking and unexpected turn of fate suddenly leaves Paul wondering if he will ever reach his destiny as a helicopter pilot flying the lifeline. Shaub, Patrick R. (illustrator).…

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Paperback. Condition: Good. Very good condition paperback with minimal wear. Content is clean. Shaub, Patrick R. (illustrator).

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Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 144 pages. 9.00x6.00x0.34 inches. This item is printed on demand.

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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. A Flight Between Duty and DestinyFlying the Lifeline: Marine Helicopter Pilot is a gripping story of loss, purpose, and the unpredictable path of service in wartime Vietnam. Paul Stone's life changed forever after the death of a close friend who was flying helicopters during the Vietnam conflict. That moment ends his dream of becoming a fighter pilot and redirects him toward a different calling, one focused on saving lives instead of taking them. Determined to honor that legacy, he joins the Marine Corps and earns his wings as a helicopter pilot. But the reality of military service proves far more complex than he imagined, pulling him into assignments that slowly drift away from his original hope of flying rescue missions. In this historical fiction Vietnam war story, the emotional weight of service is integrated into every stage of Paul's journey. The novel reflects the uncertainty, sacrifice, and moral complexity faced by those who lived through the conflict. As part of military aviation fiction, the book highlights the discipline and pressure of helicopter operations. Paul's growth as a pilot is shaped by demanding missions, shifting orders, and the constant need to adapt in the air. This aviation war novel delivers intense flight sequences and grounded realism, showing how airborne crews navigate danger, responsibility, and the unpredictable nature of war. Among books about the marine corps, this narrative stands out for its portrayal of training, brotherhood, and the strict expectations placed on every Marine pilot serving during wartime. As Paul gains experience flying transport missions, he matures into a skilled and dependable pilot. Yet fate continues to redirect his path, keeping him from the lifesaving role he once envisioned. Just when it seems his career may finally align with his deepest purpose, an unexpected turn of events forces him to confront whether destiny will ever grant him the chance to fly the lifeline he has been chasing all along. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Shaub, Patrick R. (illustrator).…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. From War Zones to Life Lines, This Time, Every Second CountsPaul Stone thought he had left the intensity of military life behind. Now a civilian in Los Angeles, the former Marine helicopter pilot is searching for something simple: freedom, peace, and a life without rigid structure. Flying for a free-spirited employer with an unexpected past, Paul begins to rediscover what it means to live on his own terms. But some callings don't fade. When an old protege reenters his life with an opportunity Paul once dreamed of, everything changes. Soon, he's back in the cockpit-this time as an air ambulance pilot, where every mission is a race against time and every decision can mean the difference between life and death. - Aviation fictionThis compelling work of aviation fiction takes readers inside the high-stakes world of emergency medical flights, where skill, instinct, and courage are tested in real time.- Aviation action adventurePacked with tension and urgency, this aviation action adventure puts you directly in the pilot's seat-flying through darkness, storms, and unpredictable conditions to reach those in critical need.- Fiction about flyingMore than just fiction about flying, this story captures the emotional and psychological weight carried by pilots who operate under constant pressure, where there is no room for error.- Military adventure fictionBlending the discipline of Paul's past with the unpredictability of civilian rescue work, this is military adventure fiction with a powerful human core, where experience meets purpose in the most demanding conditions. What You'll Experience Inside: High-intensity air ambulance missions from dispatch to rescue.Realistic flight challenges in extreme weather and terrain.The emotional stakes behind every "scene call".A pilot's transition from war to lifesaving missions.The bond between crew members under pressure.Strap into Lifeline One and experience the world from above-where the clock is always ticking, the risks are real, and the mission is clear. Because this time, he's not flying into danger.He's flying to pull others out of it. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…