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Taking Fire: The True Story of a Decorated Chopper Pilot
Written by Ron Alexander and Charles W. Sasser
Narrated by Corey M. Snow
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About this audiobook
Nicknamed "Mini-Man" for his diminutive stature, a mere five-foot-three and 125 pounds in his flight boots, chopper pilot Ron Alexander proved to be a giant in the eyes of the men he rescued from the jungles and paddies of Vietnam. With an unswerving concern for every American soldier trapped by enemy fire, and a fearlessness that became legendary, Ron Alexander earned enough official praise to become the second most decorated helicopter pilot of the Vietnam era. Yet, for Ron, the real reward came from plucking his fellow soldiers from harm's way, giving them another chance to get home alive.
In Taking Fire, Alexander and acclaimed military writer Charles Sasser transport you right into the cramped cockpit of a Huey on patrol, offering a bird's eye view of the Vietnam conflict. Packed with riveting action and gritty "you-are-there" dialogue, this outstanding book celebrates the everyday heroism of the chopper pilots of Vietnam.
In Taking Fire, Alexander and acclaimed military writer Charles Sasser transport you right into the cramped cockpit of a Huey on patrol, offering a bird's eye view of the Vietnam conflict. Packed with riveting action and gritty "you-are-there" dialogue, this outstanding book celebrates the everyday heroism of the chopper pilots of Vietnam.
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Ron Alexander
Ron Alexander lives and teaches in Oklahoma.
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- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Book was great, I gave it 3 stars because almost every chapter was cut off before the narrator was finished talking. Made the the listener cringe at what he just missed.
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- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The book was well written and kept my attention. The audio portion seemed to cut off at the end of almost each chapter which was annoying.