Batcats: The United States Air Force 553rd Reconnaissance Wing in Southeast Asia (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780595300815)

Written by men who flew the missions and gathered together the recollections of their comrades, this is an account of the political, social, cultural, technical and combat context of an extraordinary side of the Vietnam conflict. An account touching on topics ranging from Thai supernaturalism to high tech warfare, it is also the very human story of American airmen obliged to keep heady secrets and perform demanding tasks under menacing conditions. A good read for aviation enthusiasts, students of the Vietnam War, veterans and those wishing to learn more about Southeast Asia, this book is more than a history. It is a holistic portrait of a little known and less understood aspect of the Vietnam "era."

Author: Jack Sikora
ISBN-10: 0595300812
ISBN-13: 9780595300815
Publisher: iUniverse
Language: English
Published: 11/10/2003
Pages: 172
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.60lbs
Size: 8.90h x 5.90w x 0.60d