100 Missions North (Revised) - by Ken Bell (Paperback)

About the Book

An extraordinary tale of combat over Hanoi

Book Synopsis

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.

Review Quotes

"An engrossing account. His powers of description are outstanding: air-combat buffs will thrill to his knuckle-whitening recall."

"Had me sweating bullets."

"The story of the F-105s flying against North Vietnam has been told before but seldom as well."

"Had me sweating bullets." Stephen Coonts, author of FLIGHT OF THE INTRUDER