Randy R. Zahn

Broschiertes Buch

Snake Pilot

Flying the Cobra Attack Helicopter in Vietnam

Beschreibung

Based on audiotapes he recorded during the war and sent home to his family, Randy Zahn's Snake Pilot recounts his experiences flying AH-1 Cobra helicopters during the Vietnam War. First deployed in Vietnam in 1967 and loaded with a formidable arsenal of weaponry, the Cobra was the first helicopter designed from inception as an attack aircraft.

Autor

Randy R. Zahn is the chief pilot, Alaska Rotor Wing Division, for Era Helicopters in Anchorage, Alaska. He learned to fly helicopters while serving in the U.S. Army from 1968-71. He served a tour of duty in Vietnam (1970-71), earning two Distinguished Flying Crosses, a Bronze Star, two Air Medals for valor, and two Army Commendation Medals for valor. He lives in Eagle River, Alaska.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Potomac Books Inc
• Seitenzahl: 302
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Oktober 2005
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 230mm x 154mm x 22mm
• Gewicht: 442g
• ISBN-13: 9781574886115
• ISBN-10: 1574886118
• Artikelnr.: 25412605