Chickenhawk

Discover the gripping memoir 'Chickenhawk' by Robert Mason, a powerful account of military helicopter pilots in the Vietnam War. This B-format paperback, published by Random House UK in 1984, spans 400 pages of intense storytelling, taking you through more than 1,000 assault missions from August 1965 to July 1966. Mason's vivid recollections bring the Vietnam War to life, capturing both the terror and exhilaration of flight amidst chaos. As a young man fulfilling his dream of flying, Mason chronicles his journey from enthusiastic pilot to a harrowing realization of the war's absurdity, facing personal and moral dilemmas that resonate deeply. This book is not just about aviation; it's an exploration of courage, fear, and the complexities of war. Perfect for history enthusiasts and readers craving a raw perspective, 'Chickenhawk' unlocks the emotional and psychological impacts on those brave enough to pilot in combat. With free shipping and a commitment to delivering this essential read directly to your door, don't miss your chance to experience this unforgettable narrative. Please note, combined shipping for other products is not available with this item. Allow up to 10 days for delivery.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780552124195
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 1984
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK
Pages: 400


Description:
'I read this as a young pilot about to embark on a career flying military helicopters. It should have put me off for life. Robert Mason tells a gripping account of the relentless courage and heroism amidst the insanity of the Vietnam war. The final few pages are the most shocking I have read in any book.' Tim Peake________A stunning book about the right stuff in the wrong war.As a child, Robert Mason dreamed of levitating.As a young man, he dreamed of flying helicopters - and the U.S. Army gave him his chance.They sent him to Vietnam where, between August 1965 and July 1966, he flew more than 1,000 assault missions. In Chickenhawk, Robert Mason gives us a devastating bird's eye-view of that war in all its horror.He experiences the accelerating terror, the increasingly desperate courage of a man 'acting out the role of a hero long after he realises that the conduct of the war is insane,' says the New York Times.'And we can't stop ourselves from identifying with it.'CHICKENHAWK contains the most vivid, astoundingly intense descriptions of flying ever written. It is a devastating account of men at war, of courage and cowardice, boredom and exhilaration, lasting friendship and sudden death. It is not a book for weak stomachs, but its powerful message will stay in the memory long after the last page is turned.

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