Rattler one-seven. A Vietnam helicopter pilots war story.

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Название:Rattler one-seven. A Vietnam helicopter pilots war story.

Автор:Chuk Gross

Издательство:University of North Texas press

Год:2004

Язык: English

Формат: Pdf

Размер: 1.8Mb

I slowly lowered the collective (pitch control) as we began our descent

into Landing Zone Delta. All hell was breaking loose. The Firebird

gunships were laying down cover as they screamed along side us. Their

miniguns were puffing smoke, singing their loud, but familiar sound.

Their rockets were yelling out loud, screaming sounds as they flew

past. I told my crew, “Go hot.” My crew chief and gunner unlocked

their weapons and opened fire. The noise was deafening. Our heli-

copter felt as if it was coming alive from the shuddering and shaking

from her guns. Tracers were flying in all directions. Fear and terror

saturated the air