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During the Vietnam War, one out of every eighteen helicopter pilots never made it home alive. At age nineteen, Tom Johnson flew in the thick of it, and lived to tell his harrowing tale. Johnson piloted 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. This riveting memoir gives the pilot's perspective on key battles and rescue missions, including those for Hue and Khe Sanh. From dangerous missions to narrow escapes, Johnson's account vividly captures the adrenaline rush of flying and the horror of war, and takes readers on an unforgettable ride.
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To the Limit, Tom A. Johnson
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- Released
- 2007
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- Title
- To the Limit
- Subtitle
- An Air Cav Huey Pilot in Vietnam
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Tom A. Johnson
- Publisher
- Penguin Publishing Group
- Released
- 2007
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 416
- ISBN10
- 0451222180
- ISBN13
- 9780451222183
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Historical Themes, History, True Stories, Biographies, Autobiographies & Memoirs, Creative Nonfiction, Military History, Military Fiction, Wars, Memories, Vietnam War (1959-1975)
- First published
- 2006
- Original title
- To the Limit
- Rating
- 4.25 out of 5
- Description
- During the Vietnam War, one out of every eighteen helicopter pilots never made it home alive. At age nineteen, Tom Johnson flew in the thick of it, and lived to tell his harrowing tale. Johnson piloted 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. This riveting memoir gives the pilot's perspective on key battles and rescue missions, including those for Hue and Khe Sanh. From dangerous missions to narrow escapes, Johnson's account vividly captures the adrenaline rush of flying and the horror of war, and takes readers on an unforgettable ride.