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To the Limit: An Air Cav Huey Pilot in Vietnam
Written by Tom A. Johnson
Narrated by David Drummond
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From June 1967 to June 1968, Tom Johnson accumulated an astonishing 1,600 flying hours piloting the UH-1 "Iroquois"-better known as the "Huey"-as part of the famous First Air Cavalry Division. His battalion was one of the most decorated units of the Vietnam War, and helped redefine modern warfare.
Johnson's riveting memoir takes us into key battles and rescue missions, including those for Hue and Khe Sanh. In harrowing detail, he tells of being shot down in the battle of A Shau Valley, of surviving enemy attacks during the Tet Offensive, and of a death-defying nighttime river rescue, in which only the bare feet of soldiers hanging off the Huey's skids kept the helicopter from plunging under water. From dangerous missions to narrow escapes, Johnson's memoir vividly captures the adrenaline rush and the horror of war, and takes you on a ride you'll never forget.
Johnson's riveting memoir takes us into key battles and rescue missions, including those for Hue and Khe Sanh. In harrowing detail, he tells of being shot down in the battle of A Shau Valley, of surviving enemy attacks during the Tet Offensive, and of a death-defying nighttime river rescue, in which only the bare feet of soldiers hanging off the Huey's skids kept the helicopter from plunging under water. From dangerous missions to narrow escapes, Johnson's memoir vividly captures the adrenaline rush and the horror of war, and takes you on a ride you'll never forget.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Excellent book overall…The author wrote in a manner that made you feel like you were in the cockpit with him!
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5To The Limit
Excellent read, well written, the book really keeps you on the edge of your seat. - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I did not want this realistic and entertaining book to end.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Very intense book. Puts you right in the combat action.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Great look into the struggles and triumphs of being a Huey pilot during Vietnam. Well written and personal account of author’s time in Vietnam had me looking forward to every opportunity I had a chance to listen to the audio book.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I've listened to many books about pilots and SOG. This is one of the best told tales. Regular people from ordinary places doing extraordinary things. Loved it!
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5It was very well written, gripping first hand account. Well read!