The Nickel-Dime Book - Softcover

Fitrell, Stuart J

Softcover

ISBN 10: 142571028X ISBN 13: 9781425710286

Verlag: Xlibris, Corp., 2006

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Reseña del editor:

Based upon actural events, The Nickel-Dime Book draws the reader into the dynamic and dangerous world of a Vietnam fighter pilot and examines the true nature of heroism.

Biografía del autor:

About the Author Stuart J. Fitrell is a Cleveland, Ohio, native who graduated from the United States Naval Academy with the class of 1962. He married his high school sweetheart and set off for Pensacola, Florida, to commence flight training. After receiving his wings, he deployed to the Mediterranean with an A-4 squadron embarked on the carrier Shangri-La. Upon return from the cruise, he received surprise orders to a squadron embarking for Vietnam operations. While in Vietnam, he maintained a detailed daily diary-the Nickel-Dime Book-for the year 1966 wherein he completed approximately 15 combat missions. He returned from the deployment and was ordered to test pilot school. He graduated, completed two years as an operational test pilot, and returned to Vietnam combat with an A-7 Corsair II squadron. Now retired from the Navy, he lives with his wife in St. Mary's County, Maryland.

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• Verlag: Xlibris, Corp.
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2006
• ISBN 10: 142571028X
• ISBN 13: 9781425710286
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Anzahl der Seiten: 180