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We Dared to Fly: Dangerous Secret Missions During the Vietnam War

We Dared to Fly: Dangerous Secret Missions During the Vietnam War - Hardcover

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Availability:In StockContributor:William ReederPublish date:2024-11-19Pages:272
Language:EnglishPublisher:Lyons PressISBN-13:9781493085309ISBN-10:1493085301UPC:9781493085309Book Category:HistoryBook Subcategory:Wars & Conflicts, Military, United StatesBook Topic:Vietnam War, 20th CenturySize:9.10 x 6.00 x 1.10 inchesWeight:1.5013Product ID:SCXJX0GV69

The true story of the young men who daily risked their lives on classified surveillance missions deep behind enemy lines during the Vietnam War. We Dared to Fly is filled with riveting combat accounts and delivers a human-interest story, introducing a cast of fascinating characters and bringing the reader into their lives with many revealing personal anecdotes.

Language:EnglishPublisher:Lyons PressISBN-13:9781493085309ISBN-10:1493085301UPC:9781493085309Book Category:HistoryBook Subcategory:Wars & Conflicts, Military, United StatesBook Topic:Vietnam War, 20th CenturySize:9.10 x 6.00 x 1.10 inchesWeight:1.5013Product ID:SCXJX0GV69

William Reeder is a retired U.S. Army colonel. He is highly decorated with extensive combat experience (Silver Star for gallantry, Valorous Unit Award, two Distinguished Flying Crosses for heroism, three Purple Hearts for wounds received in combat). He flew armed OV-1 Mohawk surveillance airplanes on his first tour of duty in Vietnam and AH-1 Cobra attack helicopters on his second. He was shot down on both tours. The second time, he was captured by the North Vietnamese Army and spent nearly a year as a prisoner of war. Later in his career, he flew the AH-64 Apache advanced attack helicopter. In 2014, he was inducted into the U.S. Army Aviation Hall of Fame.

Reeder holds a Ph.D. in history and supports the education and training of NATO special operations forces.

He is a frequent speaker for veterans and other military and civic organizations.

He lives in Seabeck, Washington.


Publisher: Lyons Press

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