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Rescue Under Fire: The Story of DUST OFF in Vietnam (Schiffer Military/Aviation History) [Illustrated] [Hardcover]

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It is almost impossible to capture, in a single word, the enormous impact Dustoff had on the Vietnam War. However, John Cook has done it in a most compelling, sensititve manner. Here, for the first time, is one of the most incredible stories produced by V

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  • Hardcover: 208 pages
  • Publisher: Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.; illustrated edition edition (January 1, 1998)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0764304615
  • ISBN-13: 978-0764304613
  • Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.3 x 0.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
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4.0 out of 5 stars EXCELLENT HISTORY OF DUSTOFF IN VIETNAM, August 31, 2001
This review is from: Rescue Under Fire: The Story of DUST OFF in Vietnam (Schiffer Military/Aviation History) (Hardcover)
I've read Rescue Under Fire several times and heartily recommend it as an overview of the history of Dustoff (aeromedical evacuation) in Vietnam. I served two tours as a Dustoff pilot and the book contained a great deal of historical information that I had never known and wouldn't have ever learned without John Cook's well researched book. I've given copies of the book to my father and both of my sons so that they can better understand what I did in Vietnam. Perhaps even more incredible than the missions under fire, which were performed over and over on a daily basis, is the effort that the early Dustoff pilots and commanders had to go through just to provide the kind of support that eventually became the standard by which present aeromedical evacuation procedures are measured. Far too frequently the egos of high level commanders stood in the way of dedicated Dustoff crews simply trying to do their job and to get the equipment and support necessary to do so. Two Dustoff pilots were awarded the Medal of Honor, but that doesn't even begin to recognize the job that was done by each and every Dustoff crew. I'm proud to have been a part of it and I thank John Cook for telling our story so eloquently.
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4.0 out of 5 stars review Rescue Under Fire : The Story of Dustoff in Vietnam ', January 17, 2000
By Terk Williams (Dover, NH) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Rescue Under Fire: The Story of DUST OFF in Vietnam (Schiffer Military/Aviation History) (Hardcover)
As an ex Dust Off pilot ('DustOff 11' Sept '68- Sept '69) I found a very rich and properly researched story, well told. The accounts and details of the early days of Dust Off in Viet Nam gave me pieces of the history that, even as a Dust Off pilot I had not known. The story is told without political bias and gives a slant to the war that few ever got to know. The media was, and still is so full of negatives about the Viet Nam War that what this bit of sunshine on the good and sometimes challening work we did is a delight. It reads smoothly and will help our friends and family understand why we feel good about our personal corner of the war. My one critique is that about the period I know (67-68) the author drops from a well detailed story to generalities. The first 6 years are well told. The second half of the war is condensed pretty harshly. While I'd love to see a sequel on the second half, overall it's by far the best writing I've seen about what we did. Thanks Col.Cook.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A shinning, positive example of what went right in Vietnam., October 11, 2002
By Charles Kelly (Augusta GA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Rescue Under Fire: The Story of DUST OFF in Vietnam (Schiffer Military/Aviation History) (Hardcover)
As the son a Major Charles Kelly, I am gratified that there is a least one mainstream book that tells the story of the Dustoff pilots. It is sad that their story does not have the widespread recongition it deserves. I have access to hundreds of personal documents and have spoken with many of the men that flew with my father and as far as I can tell this book is very, very authentic and relies on fact not fiction as some articles have done. Not only that, but it is very well written and written from the heart. Thank you John Cook from the entire Kelly family......
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4.0 out of 5 stars Rescue Under Fire: /The Story of Dust Off in Vietnam
The book is good historical presentation of the development of Dust Off in Vietnam. It focuses primarily on the pilots and their courage. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Jon R. Cloud

4.0 out of 5 stars Dustoff in Vietnam
Aside from the obvious misspellings, grammatical errors, and sloppy editing, John Cook presents the story of Dustoff (Dustoff should be one word) quite well. Read more
Published on January 7, 2008 by David A. Pearsall

5.0 out of 5 stars Recommendations Matter
Do recommendations matter? You bet. After reading what the two pilots said below, the way I figured it was, they had to know what they were talking about. Read more
Published on March 30, 2001 by Lisa McKnight

5.0 out of 5 stars Impressed By Recommendations
Do recommendations work? You bet! I admit that this is not the type of book I would normally read. Read more
Published on March 30, 2001 by Lisa McKnight

5.0 out of 5 stars Impressed By Recommendations
Do recommendations work? You bet! I admit that this is not the type of book I would normally read. Read more
Published on March 30, 2001 by Lisa McKnight

5.0 out of 5 stars Best I've Seen On Vietnam
Without question, Rescuse Under Fire is the best piece of writing I've read on Vietnam, and I've read a lot. Read more
Published on March 23, 2001 by David Bear

5.0 out of 5 stars Long Time Coming
I just finished reading Rescue Under Fire, and without question this is the finest book I have read on the Vietnam War. Read more
Published on March 22, 2001 by Lisa McKnight

2.0 out of 5 stars Cheated by the Publisher
This was a story that needed to be told; unfortunately, it was not told well. As an earlier review pointed out, the most intense period of Dust Off action was esentially... Read more
Published on August 12, 2000

2.0 out of 5 stars Cheated by the Publisher
This was a story that needed to be told; unfortunately, it was not told well. As an earlier review pointed out, the most intense period of Dust Off action was esentially... Read more
Published on August 12, 2000 by Geoffrey F. Wells

5.0 out of 5 stars an excellent account of helicopter rescue in Vietnam
This book gave a well written account of the pilots and crews who flew DUSTOFF missions in vietnam. As a DUSTOFF pilot I found the book very accurate in it's presentation of our... Read more
Published on October 25, 1999 by Toma Grubb (dustoff159@earthli...

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