100 Missions North: A Fighter Pilot's Story of the Vietnam War

by Ken Bell (Author)

New
Illustrated
2003
$34.73

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.

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.

$34.73

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More Information

Format: Illustrated
Pages: 336
Edition: New Ed
Publisher: Potomac Books, Inc.
Published: 30 Apr 2003
ISBN 10: 1574886398
ISBN 13: 9781574886399

Media 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

Author Bio

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.