About this item
Highlights
- In the Vietnam War, 2,197 helicopter pilots and 2,717 crew members were killed.
- Author(s): Bob Ford
- 288 Pages
- Biography + Autobiography, Military
Description
About the Book
Black Cat 2-1 is the story of one Vietnam pilot who made it home, and the valiant men who served alongside him. Bob Ford invites readers into the Huey helicopters he and his fellow men flew on more than 1,000 missions to protect and rescue.Book Synopsis
In the Vietnam War, 2,197 helicopter pilots and 2,717 crew members were killed. Black Cat 2-1 is the story of one pilot who made it home and the valiant men he served with who risked their lives for the troops on the ground. Bob Ford invites readers into the Huey helicopters he flew on more than 1,000 missions when he and his men dared to protect and rescue. For those whose voices were silenced in that faraway place or who have never told their stories, he creates a tribute that reads like a thriller, captures the humor of men at war, and resounds with respect for those who served with honor.
Review Quotes
When Lt. Ford joined the company, he rapidly became an aircraft commander. He soon commanded a detachment located in Hue, sixty-one miles from our company. During the Tet Offensive in January 1968, Bob and his crew flew hundreds of missions in support of US and ARVN troops. On all of these missions, they were under enemy fire. Bob exemplified the best qualities of an army aviator. He never let me down. I am proud of him.
--Lt. Col. Chuck Ward, Retired, Commanding Officer 282 Assault