This story details his 2 week long struggle to avoid capture by the Vietcong. This is another view of the Vietnam war that has never been viewed before, well worth reading, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 24, 2018. I already knew the rescue story and that part of the book was not accurate. Saving Bravo: The Greatest Rescue Mission in Navy SEAL History. As many know a movie of the same name was made. How this could come about or allow to continue amazes me considering it had some bearing on the lives of American soldiers and airmen and also on the prosecution of the war. Fictional because the author could not disclose certain details of the operation, and he also fictionalized certain personnel involved. Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2013. Instead - the supposed rescuer was a Marine recon officer? Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2015. Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 1999. Unable to add item to List. Don't bother.
Bat 21 was a very informative book revealing the very hazardous missions the Jollies flew attempting to rescue downed airman. The occasional open or close quote was missing. I remember having seen the movie that was based on this book in the 1980's and ran across this book while browsing here on Amazon and bought it. I bought the book thinking it was the actual story of heroic Air Force officer and his Naby rescuers. I bought the book thinking it was the actual story of heroic Air Force officer and his Naby rescuers. Yes it was hollywooded up a bit in places, but it did not detract from the overall story. To be honest, in the last 20 or so pages of the book i just wanted it to finish as I was getting bored. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Storyline Lt. Col. Iceal "Ham" Hambleton is a weapons countermeasures expert and when his aircraft is shot over enemy territory the Air Force very much wants to get him back. Fortunately, there is a glossary and an index to remind you where technology and operation code names were first mentioned and explained. The story started well, and upto three quarters of the way through it was interesting, then it seemed to skip massive parts, and it was finished! I remember having seen the movie that was based on this book in the 1980's and ran across this book while browsing here on Amazon and bought it. There's a problem loading this menu right now. This is another view of the Vietnam war that has never been viewed before, well worth reading, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 24, 2018. There was a problem loading your book clubs.
This is not 100% documentary of the actual story, but it is close enough to give you a good general idea of what these kinds of operations were all about and gives you a large dose of appreciation for those who served and sacrificed in these positions. We learn the thoughts of the rescuers and the rescuee, as well. Yes it was hollywooded up a bit in places, but it did not detract from the overall story. Please try again. Reviewed in the United States on November 27, 2019, Bat 21 was a very informative book revealing the very hazardous missions the Jollies flew attempting to rescue downed airman. Watched the film years ago book as nearly always is very much better I understand why the author used one man as the FAC but feeling would have been better to have included all people involved and getting the names of the crew members who lost their lives bringing him back also there is no mention of the captured Bronco Pilots return to America where he is mentioned in the afterword of the author for me I would have liked to know if his survival all in all a very good book . Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2018. Why no mention or credit to the 2 NAVY SEALS, both of whom, awarded Medal of Honor???
Please try again. I already knew the rescue story and that part of the book was not accurate. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. John Van Etten, whose call sign was Nail 32, had never met Iceal "Gene" Hambleton in person. I decided to read the book after enjoying the Gene Hackman movie "Bat 21". Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books. It is one that is hard to put down knowing that all is well in the end; but what he had to go through to survive is amazing. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2015. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. I would have been more "on the edge of my seat" if I did not already know that he was eventually rescued and survived this ordeal. BAT-21 on Amazon.com. Reads like a novel and indeed some parts have been altered, necessary due to when it was written but based on a true story in which a great film is based. The bravery of so many was put on the line and they performed heroically. Before each and every mission over N. Vietnam I had full confidence I would be rescued by the Jollies had I been shot down and survived. "Bird Dog, this is Bat-21!" This was a well written and researched account which told the true story behind the numerous missions to rescue Bat-21 Bravo and other fliers downed during subsequent missions during April 1972. The reader gets to experience with Col. Hambleton the harrowing experience of being shot down in Vietnam and trying to avoid capture, and the thing that makes the book even better is the fact that it's true. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. BAT 21 is the true story of Lt. Col. Iceal Hambleton. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in.
L'opération search and rescue (SAR) mise en oeuvre pour le récupérer sera la plus grande, la plus longue et sans doute la plus complexe de toute la guerre du Viêtnam.
However, the Kindle formatting almost ruined it. I did not see the movie, but if the movie moved along as the book does it must be pretty good. Much better! Something we hope you'll especially enjoy: FBA items qualify for FREE Shipping and Amazon Prime.
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Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Please try again. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 18, 2017, Great book. Fifteen years after the rescue, the USAF held a symposium at Nellis Air Force Base and invited all those directly involved. Sentences would break in the middle and start a new paragraph. And more gripping too. I was a Naval aviator during the Vietnam crisis flying A4’s from the deck of the USS Intrepid. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 11, 2020, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 25, 2019. He retired from the Air Force Reserve as a colonel in 1999. Writer riding on interest of Bat 21 to sell his own rubbish. Not quite.
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Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. The story read a little slow. When his electronic warfare plane--call sign Bat 21--was shot down on 2 April 1972, fifty-three-year-old Air Force navigator Iceal "Gene" Hambleton parachuted into the middle of a North Vietnamese invasion force and set off the biggest and most … Based on a true story, it chronicles the agonizing wait of an American soldier trapped in enemy Vietnam territory as a pilot attempts to rescue him.
The book also examines the thorny debates arising from an operation that balanced one man's life against mounting U.S. and South Vietnamese casualties and material losses, the operation's impact on one of the most critical battles of the war, and the role played by search and rescue as America disengaged from that war. This book was fairly well written and I enjoyed reading it. Now, after twenty-five years of official secrecy, the story of that dangerous and costly rescue is revealed for the first time by a decorated Air Force pilot and Vietnam veteran. Instead - the supposed rescuer was a Marine recon officer? We learn the thoughts of the rescuers and the rescuee, as well. I was a Naval aviator during the Vietnam crisis flying A4’s from the … Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. The story started well, and upto three quarters of the way through it was interesting, then it seemed to skip massive parts, and it was finished! Unable to add item to List. Not so! We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. However, the Kindle formatting almost ruined it. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. It didn't take me long to finish it. The story read a little slow. Reads like a novel and indeed some parts have been altered, necessary due to when it was written but based on a true story in which a great film is based. Not so! Not quite. "Bird Dog, this is Bat-21!" Whitcomb was awarded a Silver Star and two Distinguished Flying Crosses for his service. I could picture myself hiding out and then trying to make the escape to the rendezvous section. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required.
Why no mention or credit to the 2 NAVY SEALS, both of whom, awarded Medal of Honor??? This book was fairly well written and I enjoyed reading it. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Darrel D. Whitcomb graduated from the United States Air Force Academy in 1969 and went on to serve three tours in Southeast Asia as a cargo pilot and air controller. Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2013, It is hard to imagine a more risky job in the air war in Vietnam, alone in a slow small plane spotting for air strikes and ground force guns.
I got this when it was free for some reason. Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2018. Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2013. It wasn’t until end of book that author clarified that parts of book were fictional. Reviewed in the United States on July 25, 2019. I had some trouble building up a mental picture of "Bat-21's" predicament, and I think a crude map might have helped. A good read for anyone who has an interest in military history. Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2020. This shopping feature will continue to load items when the Enter key is pressed.
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