13280 Daring Books Canton, OH, U.S.A. 1988 First Edition Dust Jacket Very Good Hard Cover Near Fine Black paper on boards. Jacket has minor wear. Now in clear cover. "Vietnam 1968. The unprecedented combat power of the helicopter relies on the performance of a special man. He is the Crew Chief. Responsible for the maintenance of his Huey helicopter, the crew chief's thoroughness, or lack of it, determines the life or death of the crew, cargo and passengers. "On call at all times, Jim MacLaughlin tries to keep the pieces together. Jim shares the terrifying moments under fire; the horrible, mangled bodies of the dead, dying and wounded; the brutalities and charms of the Vietnamese people, and the camaraderie and tension of men who know that every moment could be their last. MacLaughlin tells his story, the daily life of the helicopter crew, highlighted with the personality conflicts, pranks, humor, frustrations; and R & R in the Philippines. Though the pain and ugliness of war are not moderated - being hunted in the jungle after being shot down and his desperate struggle to survive during the Tet offensive - Crew Chief offers a refreshingly positive view of the competent and reliable soldier seldom presented in books and movies about the Vietnam experience. He, like many men, loses his innocence in Vietnam, but not his self-respect. He remains a good soldier and a decent person to the end. Crew Chief is a well-told account by Jesse McLeod based upon his personal experiences and those of the men he knew there. He has included personal photos to help place the reader in the middle of the action." $22.00USD
Click here to order or message the dealer