Richard C. Kirkland is legendary for his P-38 Lightning missions in the South PacificÂ theatre during WWII and Helicopter rescue missions inÂ the KoreanÂ War. VividlyÂ capturing

Tales of a War Pilot

Richard C. Kirkland is legendary for his P-38 Lightning missions in the South PacificÂ theatre during WWII and Helicopter rescue missions inÂ the KoreanÂ War.

VividlyÂ capturing the experiences of the author and his fellow airmen, these stories focus onÂ the people who served in the U.S.A.F. from WWII through the Korean War-their triumphs, humor, loves, and sometimes violent deaths. A pilot who flew 103 missions with the famed Flying Knights squadron in WWII, tested atomic bombs on Eniwetok Atoll, and flew 69 helicopter rescue missions in theÂ Korean War,Â Kirkland recreates the riveting episodes and memorable characters that shaped his life between 1943 to 1953.

Country	USA
Author	Richard C. Kirkland
Binding	Paperback
Brand	Brand: Smithsonian Institution Press
EAN	9781560989783
Feature	Used Book in Good Condition
ISBN	1560989785
Label	Smithsonian Institution Press
Manufacturer	Smithsonian Institution Press
NumberOfItems	1
NumberOfPages	160
PublicationDate	2001-01-17
Publisher	Smithsonian Institution Press
SKU	PEL-1860
Studio	Smithsonian Institution Press
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

Tales of a War Pilot