To the Limit: An Air Cav Huey Pilot in Vietnam - Softcover

Johnson, Tom A.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0451222180 ISBN 13: 9780451222183

Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group, 2007

Synopsis

The riveting memoir of a Vietnam War helicopter pilot.

"When you step into a Huey with Tom Johnson, you're in for the real thing. No one has previously captured the Vietnam helicopter experience with such gripping authority."--Robert F. Dorr, author of Chopper

From June 1967 to June 1968, Tom Johnson accumulated an astonishing 1,600 flying hours piloting the UH-1 "Iroquois"--better known as the "Huey"--as part of the famous First Air Cavalry Division. His battalion was one of the most decorated units of the Vietnam War, and helped redefine modern warfare.

Johnson's riveting memoir takes us into key battles and rescue missions, including those for Hue and Khe Sanh. In harrowing detail, he tells of being shot down in the battle of A Shau Valley, of surviving enemy attacks during the Tet Offensive, and of a death-defying nighttime river rescue, in which only the bare feet of soldiers hanging off the Huey's skids kept the helicopter from plunging under water. From dangerous missions to narrow escapes, Johnson's memoir vividly captures the adrenaline rush and the horror of war, and takes you on a ride you'll never forget.

About this title

About the Author

Tom A. Johnson was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Air Medal (with five Silver Leaf Clusters), and the Bronze Star for his Vietnam War service.

Edition details

• Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
• Publication date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0451222180
• ISBN 13: 9780451222183
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 416