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Catkiller 3-2 : an Army pilot flying for the Marines in the Vietnam War

Caryl, Raymond G., author

Overview

\"Catkiller 3-2 is a memoir of one of the pilots who flew low-flying, unarmed, single-engine aircraft in support of Marine ground units during the Vietnam War. The author was a part of the Army's 220th Reconnaissance Aircraft Company (RAC), which arrived in Vietnam in late June 1965 Because of the shortage of existing Marine Birddogs, the 220th was immediately reassigned to I Corps and came under the operational control of the Marines. The author details the tactics, restrictions, aerial maneuvers, and dangers experienced by the Army pilots and Marine aerial observers during flying these missions. He also discussesf the cultural mores, attitudes, and recreational activity of these young pilots and observers supporting the ground forces.\"--Provided by publisher..

• Publisher: Naval Institute Press
• Subject: Caryl, Raymond G. / United States. Army. Aviation Company, 220th. / Vietnam War, 1961-1975 Aerial operations, American. / Air pilots, Military United States Biography. / Vietnam War, 1961-1975 Reconnaissance operations, American. / Vietnam War, 1961-1975 Regimental histories, American. / Vietnam War, 1961-1975 Personal narratives, American. / Port Angeles (Wash.) Biography.
• ISBN: 9781682473528

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Call Number	Copies	Material	Location
DS558.8.C379 2018	1	BOOK	AUTOSTORE