Fred Mccarthy

Coming All the Way Home

Memoir of an Assault Helicopter Aircraft Commander in Vietnam

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Produktbeschreibung

In 1968, twenty-one-year-old Fred McCarthy transitioned from the monastic life of a seminary student to that of a U.S. Army helicopter gunship commander in Vietnam. Despite preparation from a family tradition of decorated combat service, a strong sense of patriotism, a love for aviation, and a desire for adventure, he got far more than he bargained for. Written after 50 years of reflection, reading, and study, this memoir tells both a universal story about war, adventure, and perseverance and, also shares the intensely personal experience of the Vietnam War and its legacy for those who fought in it. McCarthy describes many of his missions, reflects on the nature of being a combat helicopter pilot, and processes the experience through his poetry, letters home, and reflective analysis.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: McFarland
• Seitenzahl: 208
• Erscheinungstermin: 14. Juli 2021
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 12mm
• Gewicht: 346g
• ISBN-13: 9781476684703
• ISBN-10: 1476684707
• Artikelnr.: 62626283

Autorenporträt

Fred McCarthy served with the U.S. Army's 121st Assault Helicopter Company at Soc Trang, as a warrant officer and helicopter pilot of slicks (Tigers) and gunships (Vikings). He later became a kindergarten teacher, private school principal, public school superintendent, small city mayor, college adjunct professor, director for development to the Whidbey Veterans Resource Center, and the author of two books. He lives in western Washington.

Inhaltsangabe

Table of Contents Acknowledgments Military Terminology Preface 1.
Baptism by Fire 2.
A Family Tradition 3.
Basic Infantry Training 4.
Primary and Advanced Helicopter Flight Training 5.
Welcome to Vietnam! 6.
Ash, Trash, and General Little Minh 7.
Tet 1968: A Turning Point in the War 8.
Combat Assault Reality Therapy 9.
Stayin' Alive in Soc Trang 10.
Sisters, Orphans, POWs, and a Hospital 11.
Helicopter Gunships 12.
Kick the Tire, Light the Fire, and Go 13.
The Magic Carpet Ride 14.
Lead Gunship Goes Down 15.
Bringing It All Together 16.
Reflecting on Vietnam 17.
Historical Lessons Learned 18.
The Just War Theory and Vietnam 19.
Memories, Legacy, Faith 20.
Reunions and Memorials Appendix: The Men Who Gave Their Lives Author's Service History Bibliography Index