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We Dared to Fly is the true story of the young men who risked their lives daily on classified missions deep behind enemy lines during the Vietnam War. The Army aviators and enlisted observers assigned to the 131st Surveillance Airplane Company, call sign Iron Spud, flew the Grumman OV-1 Mohawk into the jaws of death to capture timely intelligence for top military decision makers and senior national officials.
The story is the author’s account of his assignment to that special mission unit, of the history that came before and the events that unfolded while he was there. When he arrived, three-quarters of the unit’s aircraft had been lost, most to combat action in Laos and North Vietnam—some of the most hostile threat environments in aviation history. The Army quickly replaced losses because of the critical need for the information they collected. Some downed crew members were recovered; most were killed or missing in action.
In recognition of the exceptional sacrifices made during the war, the unit received the Valorous Unit Award for “gallant actions and extraordinary heroism.”
The book is filled with riveting combat accounts. It is also a human-interest story, bringing the reader into the lives of this group of fascinating brave men.
The story is the author’s account of his assignment to that special mission unit, of the history that came before and the events that unfolded while he was there. When he arrived, three-quarters of the unit’s aircraft had been lost, most to combat action in Laos and North Vietnam—some of the most hostile threat environments in aviation history. The Army quickly replaced losses because of the critical need for the information they collected. Some downed crew members were recovered; most were killed or missing in action.
In recognition of the exceptional sacrifices made during the war, the unit received the Valorous Unit Award for “gallant actions and extraordinary heroism.”
The book is filled with riveting combat accounts. It is also a human-interest story, bringing the reader into the lives of this group of fascinating brave men.
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Historia de NorteaméricaTable of contents
- Cover
- Half Title
- Dedication
- Contents
- Maps
- Preface
- Chapter 1: Into the Cauldron
- Chapter 2: First Missions
- Chapter 3: Deeper in Darkness
- Chapter 4: A Dream Come True
- Chapter 5: Dirty, Deadly Tchepone
- Chapter 6: Sawadee
- Photospread
- Chapter 7: PS-38
- Chapter 8: Thank God and Martin-Baker
- Chapter 9: Rest and Recuperation
- Chapter 10: Plain of Jars
- Chapter 11: War Rages On
- Chapter 12: All Good Things Must End
- Epilogue
- In Memoriam: To the SPUDs Who Gave Their Lives in Southeast Asia
- Author’s Note
- Glossary
- Notes
- Sources
- About the Author