Flying Tiger to Air Commando: (Schiffer Military History) [Hardcover]

Chuck Baisden (Author)

Book Description

Series: Schiffer Military History | Publication Date: January 1, 2004

Flying Tiger to Air Commando is an enlisted man's story of over twenty years of service to his country. From enlistment in the Army Air Corps at age nineteen as a Private to his retirement at age 44 as a Master Sgt., his unusual tale will interest all avi

Product Details

• Hardcover: 160 pages
• Publisher: Schiffer Publishing, Ltd. (January 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764306901
• ISBN-13: 978-0764306907
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 5.9 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #747,500 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great true life adventure., July 14, 1999

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[e-mail] (Studio City, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Flying Tiger to Air Commando: (Schiffer Military History) (Hardcover)

Chuck Baisden shares the exciting adventure of his participation in the American Volunteer Group (Flying Tigers)who, under the leadership of Claire Lee Chennault, inflicted the first reverses on the military juggernaut of Japan. After the disbandment of the AVG, Chuck reenlisted in the US Army Air Corp and returned to Asia as a member of the First Air Commandos taking the battle behind enemy lines. His career continues up into the jet age as well. Mr. Baisden's experiences are real life adventure and related in a wry and unself-conscious manner. A very entertaining and informative book covering little known operations in a remote theater of war. The book's full of great pictures, too.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book, February 29, 2000

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[e-mail] (Ben Morgan) (Georgia, United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Flying Tiger to Air Commando: (Schiffer Military History) (Hardcover)

I think this is a great book to read for the sole purpose of wanting to know more about the Flying Tigers or the AVG . I have been tryin to read this book for mounths but I always get side tracked by a school report of reading assignment but I finally finished the book and I love it.

5.0 out of 5 stars A must read for those interested in WWII history, October 16, 1999

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Lydia Rossi (San Diego, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Flying Tiger to Air Commando: (Schiffer Military History) (Hardcover)

Chuck Baisden's story of his true life adventure is great reading for those interested in what it was really like during WWII. Many historians have a way of writing that may give us a more complete picture, but I like the direct honesty of someone telling us about events who was actually there and actually did the things that made history. Chuck Baisden's contribution to our freedom in this country makes for a great story and makes me feel grateful.