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Fighter Pilot in the Vietnam Air War: A Memoir of Courage, Sacrifice, and Survival

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Language	:	English
File size	:	639 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
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Print length	:	362 pages

About the Book

In 'Fighter Pilot in the Vietnam Air War', author and former fighter pilot Colonel Jack Broughton recounts his harrowing experiences flying combat missions over North Vietnam during the Vietnam War. From his harrowing first encounter with enemy fire to his daring rescue of a downed comrade, Broughton's memoir is a gripping tale of courage, sacrifice, and survival.

Broughton's vivid descriptions of air combat will transport readers into the cockpit of a fighter jet, where they will experience the exhilaration and terror of dogfighting with enemy aircraft. He also provides a rare glimpse into the lives of fighter pilots, both on and off the battlefield, as they grapple with the challenges of war and the bonds of camaraderie that form between them.

'Fighter Pilot in the Vietnam Air War' is a powerful and moving account of one man's experience in one of the most controversial and divisive wars in American history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in military history, the human experience of war, or the indomitable spirit of those who serve.

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"'Fighter Pilot in the Vietnam Air War' is a gripping, first-hand account of the Vietnam War from the perspective of a fighter pilot. Broughton's vivid descriptions of air combat will transport readers into the cockpit of a fighter jet, where they will experience the exhilaration and terror of dogfighting with enemy aircraft. He also provides a rare glimpse into the lives of fighter pilots, both on and off the battlefield, as they grapple with the challenges of war and the bonds of camaraderie that form between them." - Publishers Weekly

"'Fighter Pilot in the Vietnam Air War' is a powerful and moving account of one man's experience in one of the most controversial and divisive wars in American history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in military history, the human experience of war, or the indomitable spirit of those who serve." - Library Journal

Author Biography

Colonel Jack Broughton is a retired fighter pilot who served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. He flew over 100 combat missions and was awarded the Silver Star, the Distinguished Flying Cross, and the Air Medal. After the war, Broughton continued to serve in the Air Force, retiring as a colonel in 1985. He is the author of several books, including 'Fighter Pilot in the Vietnam Air War' and 'The Price of Freedom: A Fighter Pilot's Memoir of the Vietnam War'.