GUTS 'N GUNSHIPS-Combat Helicopters in Vietnam-Memoir-Mark Garrison-SUPERB 2015!

Description: Hi! You're looking at a SUPERB condition book which is a remarkable military memoir by MARK GARRISON, who few combat helicopters during the Vietnam War--the book is a softcover copy. published in 2015. This book is in SUPERB condition and the book has a slight crease on the lower left corner of the back cover, a single slight crease on the spine end and just slight evidence of gentle browsing otherwise but NO other significant imperfections! The book is titled Guts 'N Gunships: What It Was Really Like to Fly Combat Helicopters in Vietnam and it was written by MARK GARRISON; it was published by Wise Media Group in 2015.In the summer of 1967, Mark Garrison had dropped out of college at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Illinois, just before entering his third year. He had run out of money and had to work for a while. These were the days before the lottery and the draft soon came calling. In order to somewhat control his own future, he enlisted in the U.S. Army’s helicopter flight school program. Little did he know that this adventure would be the most profound experience of his life. Garrison flew hundreds of missions for the 119th AHC, stationed in the Central Highlands at Camp Holloway in Pleiku, Vietnam. He was awarded twenty-five Air Medals, four campaign Bronze Stars, and The Distinguished Flying Cross among numerous other awards. His narrative takes you through the whole process, from basic training, flight school, flying combat in Vietnam, and his return to the United States. His description includes many incidents in combat flight, including being hit by rocket propelled grenades and being on fire in the air, over hundreds if not thousands of enemy troops. But this is not all. He elaborates on the daily lives, emotions, and nuances of the pilots and what they considered their mission to be. GUTS 'N GUNSHIPS is a must read if you are to have a realistic understanding of what flying helicopters in Vietnam combat was all about.A fantastic find, and a beautiful copy of this book!Thanks for looking, and good luck if you're bidding! Also be sure to check out all of my other great books currently listed on ebay auctions--I can combine shipping for multiple purchases!

Price: 10 USD

Location: Williamsport, Pennsylvania

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