Eagle With A Badge [Paperback]

Paul Creech (Author), Jack Lawler (Author), Jack Lawler (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: 2001

Eagle with a Badge is the true story of pilot Paul Creech, who flew state police helicopters and other aircraft for thirty years, preceded by ten years as a highway patrolman. It was a life of extreme danger, with times of stark terror, interspersed with the routine that all police officers know. By day, by night, in weather ranging from floods and tornadoes to snowstorms, Paul rescued people, and helped ground officers apprehend bank robbers, murderers, and escaping convicts. He provided dangerous, low-level air support in siege situations and drug raids, often acting as the “eyes” of officers on the ground. He was shot at often. His precision flying—in fact, his very survival—was calculated in seconds, inches, visibility, timing, and depended upon calm nerves and a steady hand on the controls. Creech and his wife live on a farm in East Texas. Lawler is editor of Texas State Trooper and lives in Austin.

Product Details

• Paperback: 226 pages
• Publisher: Eakin Pr (2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1571685111
• ISBN-13: 978-1571685117
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,561,432 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must read - character, intrigue and adventure, May 12, 2002

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Donald M. Stroup (New Castle, Virginia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Eagle With A Badge (Paperback)

Eagle with a Badge, a Texas size compilation of life experiences by a living action hero. The cavalry arrives and most of the time saves the day, so if you enjoy Clancy's Jack Ryan or Cussler's Dirk Pitt this is a must read. This book provides insight into the often hidden and rarely discussed struggle between the dark side of life and the forces of good from the real perspective of one who was there. A man of humble origins becomes an authentic modern day hero using technology of today and his impeccable character of yesterday. Truly a remarkable true life adventure.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Flying, August 1, 2001

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June Sherman (Southern High Plains of Texas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Eagle With A Badge (Paperback)

Because I live with two pilots, I was very impressed with the descriptions of the flying involved! When I read about incidents in areas that I am familiar with I felt just like I was in the helicopter with the crew! I would recommend this to anyone interested in flying!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars At last--a book that includes Aviation and Law Enforcement, July 24, 2001

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Garry Swain (Texas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Eagle With A Badge (Paperback)

I was excited to receive a copy of this book from my wife and after starting it, could not put it down. I have been a private pilot for many years, and have worked in the Criminal Justice system for over 30. While I have many books on both subjects, this was the 1st I have seen that combines both. Paul does what I believe to be an outstanding job of addressing the topics in a manner that holds the interest of a large cross section of backgrounds. He gives enough information for non-pilots to understand the problems associated with the operations, yet does not bore experienced pilots with elementary detail. It is obvious the book is written by a veteran Law Enforcement officer as it provides an insight that captures the emotional impressions of adrenaline enhanced operations involved in this field that are experience by all officers, but is artfully done in a manner I have never read before. I would highly recommend this book to anyone interested in aviation, in law enforcement, or both.