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1. Thunderbird Lounge: An Aviator's Story About One Early Transportation Helicopter Company, Along With Its Sister Companies As They Paved the Way in What Was to Become "A Helicopter War" by Robert Brandt | |
Paperback: 402
Pages
(2001-11-21)
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Thunderbird Lounge
Highly Readable, Accurate, Thorough Picture The book is a keeper, and supports the efforts and brave acts of the many unsung participants at the outset of this strange venture of our country into a truly foreign land.
DAVE EASTMAN, OUTLAW 23,-24
True Pioneers of Army Aviation The 33rd was originally to deploy to "unknown" locations in March of 1962.The orders were delayed and many of their helicopters were transferred to two other Transportation Companies (8th and 57th), which did deploy.Then the U.S. was scoured for low time CH-21's to replace the ones given up by the 33rd.The unit was again alerted to move in August of 1962.All aircraft and all other equipment finally departed for Hawaii by ship scheduled to stop in Hawaii to pick up the aircraft and equipment of a sister unit, the 81st, before continuing on. Then, the day before the main body of personnel was to depart Travis AFB, 1LT Brandt was diagnosed with pneumonia!After spending a night in the Ft. Ord hospital and receiving a massive dose of penicillin that led to a rapid improvement, Brandt convinced the Army doctor that he HAD to go with his unit the next day.Convinced by his improvement, the doctor loaded Brandt up with more penicillin and off he went.He recovered enroute with no ill effects. The arrival at Tan So Nhut and Saigon was exactly as anyone who has been there remembers...a sensory shock and memorable!The year was 1962 and, Saigon was "unspoiled" by western influences; full of interesting foreign sights, sounds and smells.The USNS Croatan, carrying 40 cocooned helicopters and equipment, arrived within 48 hours, on schedule.Following unpacking, unwrapping and assembly, the 33rd's20 CH-21s were flown to Tan So Nhut and ultimately to their new home on Bien Hoa airbase about 30 miles north of Saigon.The time was the monsoon season and no member of the unit had experienced the tropics or the problems the heat and moisture would ultimately bring to their aging CH-21 helicopters.The 33rd had arrived and "Wow", were the conditions primitive! Throughout the remaining pages of Thunderbird Lounge, MG Brandt tells a complete story of the first year of the 33rd in Vietnam.People, places and incidents are described in very vivid detail.Almost every pilot is mentioned as well as many of the key enlisted men and NCO's.Using letters sent home to his wife along with the help of several comrades he is still in contact with,MG Brandt reconstructs many events that tell the story of their first year.Combat assaults, re-supply and medical evacuations are carried out in two aircraft flights because of engine and maintenance concerns.The red soil and extreme moisture conditions made maintenance of the CH-21 radial engines and wooden rotor blades very, very difficult.Brandt estimates that his engine shop rebuilt a CH-21 radial engine every 8 days!Thunderbird Lounge is a story of missions, maintenance and mayhem. Never has a book been written after 40 years that is more complete with dates, names and locations.Every page is brimming with tales relating the many humorous incidents and events that made life in combat and the poor living conditions of Bien Hoa airbase bearable. Great photos are placed at the end of each chapter that compliment and highlight the people and incidents within the chapter. MG Brandt carefully remembers some of the sad events of the year, concluding with the loss of the first two 33rd pilots just after his returning home. Thunderbird Lounge is truly a wonderful book.It tells a positive story about men as pioneers overcoming adversity, boredom and the enemy.Some of the participants may have seen things differently than MG Brandt, as he looks back after 40 years.However, no one can say he didn't tell it candidly, and fairly, as he saw it.After all, 40 years is a long time.1962 was truly a time when real men pioneered the use of helicopters in combat and developed the textbooks for US Army Aviation airmobile operations.Those textbooks, as well as the lessons learned, were effectively used by thousands of pilots over the next 9 years in that "unknown" location so very far away. Tom Payne |
2. Military Helicopters (Pebble Plus) by Matt Doeden, Gail Saunders-Smith | |
Hardcover: 24
Pages
(2005-01)
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Disappointing |
3. Helicopters (Military Hardware in Action) by Mark Dartford | |
Hardcover: 48
Pages
(2003-09)
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4. Rescue Helicopters (Transportation Library) by Rebecca Olien | |
Library Binding: 24
Pages
(2001-01)
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5. Tactical Helicopter Missions: How to Fly Safe, Effective Airborne Law Enforcement Missions by Kevin P. Means | |
Paperback: 119
Pages
(2007-06)
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Great Book
Tactical Helicopter Missions
Tactical Helicopter Missions |
6. HH-60 Pave Hawk Helicopters (Torque: Military Machines) by Jack David | |
Library Binding: 24
Pages
(2008-09)
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HH-60 Pave Hawk Helicopters |
7. Introduction to Helicopter and Tiltrotor Flight Simulation (Aiaa Education Series) by Bell Helicopter Textron M. Dreier | |
Hardcover: 460
Pages
(2007-03-15)
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8. Helicopters and Airplanes of the U.S. Army by Frank J. Delear | |
Hardcover: 96
Pages
(1977-11)
list price: US$7.95 Isbn: 0396074766 Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
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9. Transport Helicopters (Transportation Library) by Adele D. Richardson | |
Library Binding: 24
Pages
(2000-07)
list price: US$22.60 -- used & new: US$17.63 (price subject to change: see help) Asin: 0736806083 Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
10. Helicopters (Mega Military Machines) by Catherine Ellis | |
Library Binding: 24
Pages
(2007-06-30)
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11. Helicopters and VTOL Aircraft Work Like This by Basil Arkell, John W.R. Taylor | |
Hardcover: 96
Pages
(1972-11-09)
Isbn: 0460064185 Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
12. Advanced Combat Helicopters | |
Hardcover: 96
Pages
(1988-03)
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13. The Helicopter by H.F. Gregory | |
Hardcover: 224
Pages
(1977-01)
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14. The Helicopter in Civil Operations by Eric Melrose Brown | |
Hardcover: 177
Pages
(1981-04)
list price: US$17.95 Isbn: 0442245289 Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
15. Modern Helicopters (Combat Arms) by Bill Gunston | |
Hardcover: 78
Pages
(1990-10)
list price: US$14.95 Isbn: 0135898471 Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
16. The World's Fastest Helicopters (Built for Speed) by Bledsoe, Karen E., Glen | |
Library Binding: 48
Pages
(2002-01-01)
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17. The Art and Science of Flying Helicopters by Shawn Coyle | |
Paperback: 225
Pages
(1996-02-28)
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It could literally save your life
The Art and Science of Flying Helicopters
Excellent Explanations
Good book
Flying Helos is an Art |
18. Helicopters (Transportation, 2) by Darlene R. Stille | |
Library Binding: 32
Pages
(2003-12)
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We Love Helicopters
Fantastic Book
Helicopters at War I just didn't want to have to answer the next questions that would come from my 4 year old. Perhaps for an older age when these topics have already been discussed. ... Read more |
19. Helicopters: Military, Civilian, and Rescue Rotorcraft (The Aviation Factfile) by Robert Jackson | |
Hardcover: 256
Pages
(2005-10-07)
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great book by robert jackson
Best Helo ID book i've ever seen
Buy this book!
Lots of pictures and lots of errors |
20. Learning to Fly Helicopters (Tab Practical Flying Series) by R. Randall Padfield | |
Paperback: 354
Pages
(1992-01)
list price: US$22.95 -- used & new: US$21.11 (price subject to change: see help) Asin: 0830620923 Average Customer Review: Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
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Great Book!
Most Excellent Authorship
Helpful book
Excellent!
Great for beginners -- needs some update |
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