Description
In 100 Missions North, Ken Bell recounts the harrowing sorties that he and his comrades flew in F-105 Thunderchiefs, the famous "Thud", in 1966-67, when pilots faced a 50 percent loss rate. What was it like to face these odds day after day? We learn that men sustained by faith in each other and joined by the unique bonds of combat can overcome anxiety, fear, and even terror to achieve common goals.
About the Author
BRIG. GEN. KEN BELL, USAF (RET.), volunteered for Vietnam, where he won two Silver Stars and three Distinguished Flying Crosses. He lives in Monument, Colorado.
Reviews
"An extraordinary tale" (Booklist) of combat over Hanoi - "Had me sweating bullets." - Stephen Coonts, author of Flight of the Intruder - "An engrossing account.... His powers of description are outstanding: air-combat buffs will thrill to his knuckle-whitening recall...." - Publishers Weekly - "The story of the F-105s flying against North Vietnam...has been told before but seldom as well...." - Booklist
Book Information
ISBN 9781574886399
Author Ken Bell
Format Paperback
Page Count 336
Imprint Potomac Books Inc
Publisher Potomac Books Inc
About the Author
BRIG. GEN. KEN BELL, USAF (RET.), volunteered for Vietnam, where he won two Silver Stars and three Distinguished Flying Crosses. He lives in Monument, Colorado.
Reviews
"An extraordinary tale" (Booklist) of combat over Hanoi - "Had me sweating bullets." - Stephen Coonts, author of Flight of the Intruder - "An engrossing account.... His powers of description are outstanding: air-combat buffs will thrill to his knuckle-whitening recall...." - Publishers Weekly - "The story of the F-105s flying against North Vietnam...has been told before but seldom as well...." - Booklist
Book Information
ISBN 9781574886399
Author Ken Bell
Format Paperback
Page Count 336
Imprint Potomac Books Inc
Publisher Potomac Books Inc
