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Valor Untold
Air Commandos During the Jonestown Massacre Recovery, 1978
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Focusing on a pivotal moment in military history, this monograph recounts the efforts of US Air Force personnel during the aftermath of the Jonestown tragedy in 1978. It reveals the intense two-week operation to recover victims' bodies in the challenging jungles of Guyana, showcasing the bravery and dedication of combat controllers, aircrews, and maintenance teams. Their actions not only highlighted the need for well-prepared special operations forces but also laid the groundwork for the formation of Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC).
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Valor Untold, Richard Newton
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- 2021
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- Title
- Valor Untold
- Subtitle
- Air Commandos During the Jonestown Massacre Recovery, 1978
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Richard Newton
- Publisher
- Lulu.com
- Released
- 2021
- Format
- Paperback
- ISBN13
- 9781008979154
- Category
- Transport
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- Focusing on a pivotal moment in military history, this monograph recounts the efforts of US Air Force personnel during the aftermath of the Jonestown tragedy in 1978. It reveals the intense two-week operation to recover victims' bodies in the challenging jungles of Guyana, showcasing the bravery and dedication of combat controllers, aircrews, and maintenance teams. Their actions not only highlighted the need for well-prepared special operations forces but also laid the groundwork for the formation of Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC).