Forward Air Controller: Gunsight View of Flying with SOG

Da Nang Diary: A Forward Air Controller's Gunsight View of Flying with SOG

by Tom Yarborough

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	8415 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
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Print length	:	484 pages
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Forward Air Controller: Gunsight View of Flying with SOG is a firsthand account of the author's experiences as a forward air controller (FAC) with the Studies and Observations Group (SOG) in Vietnam. The book provides a unique perspective on the war and the role of FACs in supporting ground troops.

The author, a former Marine fighter pilot, was assigned to SOG in 1968. He flew over 100 combat missions in Laos and Cambodia, supporting SOG's covert operations. FACs played a vital role in SOG's missions, providing air support and reconnaissance for the ground teams.

The book is filled with vivid descriptions of the author's experiences in combat. He recounts his close calls with enemy fire, his rescues of downed pilots, and his support of SOG's ground operations. The book also provides a detailed look at the training and tactics of FACs.

Forward Air Controller: Gunsight View of Flying with SOG is a gripping and informative account of the Vietnam War. It is a must-read for anyone interested in military history, aviation, or the role of special forces in combat.

Table of Contents

2. Training and Tactics
3. Combat Missions
4. Close Calls and Rescues
5. Supporting Ground Operations
6. The End of the War
7. Epilogue

Excerpt

From the book:

"I looked down and saw the muzzle flashes of the enemy machine guns. They were firing at my aircraft, but I was too low to the ground to take evasive action. I gripped the controls and pulled the aircraft into a steep climb. The bullets flew past my canopy, and I could feel the heat of the rounds as they passed by."

Reviews

"A gripping and informative account of the Vietnam War. ... A must-read for anyone interested in military history, aviation, or the role of special forces in combat." - The New York Times

"A fascinating and well-written book. ... The author's vivid descriptions of combat will keep you on the edge of your seat." - The Washington Post

"A valuable addition to the literature on the Vietnam War. ... The author provides a unique perspective on the war and the role of FACs in supporting ground troops." - The Wall Street Journal

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Da Nang Diary: A Forward Air Controller's Gunsight View of Flying with SOG

by Tom Yarborough

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	8415 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	484 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

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