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Recollections of a Marine Attack Pilot
I can honestly say that Mr. Gibson’s stories have held my interest and broadened my perspectives more than any novel I have ever read. And I am a serious reader. Marie Gordon, Instructor of Drama and Speech, East Mississippi Community College
These narratives present in vivid and lively detail many of the incidents and experiences encountered by Major Gibson during his military career. The stories are sometimes poignant and sometimes humorous; but each story presents some insightful lesson Gibson learned about life – even in the midst of war. William Yount, Instructor of History and Philosophy, East Mississippi Community College
From the Marine Corps recruiting office to the challenges of Officer Candidate School; from stateside training as a new Marine attack pilot to harrowing combat experiences during two combat tours of duty in Vietnam; from 3500 hours of jet flight instructor duty to three and a half years as a staff officer at Headquarters, Marine Corps; from nearly passing out while running a sub-three hour marathon to looking back on it all after years of retirement, Major Gibson’s recollections continue to rivet the reader’s attention.
The stories are absent of technical jargon and yet put the reader into the cockpit during moments of triumph as well as those of momentary fear. Possessing an easy-going and comfortable writing style, the author easily holds the reader’s attention while relating a wide variety of experiences. The stories provide a valuable insight into the world of a junior officer serving as a combat attack pilot as well as assignment as an Air Liaison Officer to a battalion of Marines in the jungles of Vietnam.
These narratives present in vivid and lively detail many of the incidents and experiences encountered by Major Gibson during his military career. The stories are sometimes poignant and sometimes humorous; but each story presents some insightful lesson Gibson learned about life – even in the midst of war. William Yount, Instructor of History and Philosophy, East Mississippi Community College
From the Marine Corps recruiting office to the challenges of Officer Candidate School; from stateside training as a new Marine attack pilot to harrowing combat experiences during two combat tours of duty in Vietnam; from 3500 hours of jet flight instructor duty to three and a half years as a staff officer at Headquarters, Marine Corps; from nearly passing out while running a sub-three hour marathon to looking back on it all after years of retirement, Major Gibson’s recollections continue to rivet the reader’s attention.
The stories are absent of technical jargon and yet put the reader into the cockpit during moments of triumph as well as those of momentary fear. Possessing an easy-going and comfortable writing style, the author easily holds the reader’s attention while relating a wide variety of experiences. The stories provide a valuable insight into the world of a junior officer serving as a combat attack pilot as well as assignment as an Air Liaison Officer to a battalion of Marines in the jungles of Vietnam.
240 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 6, 2012
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June 1, 2015
Very good and honest
Larry,
Thank you so much for letting us peek into your life. It was a very honest account of things that you did right and a few things that you'd like another chance at.
I was enlisted Navy and accumulated about 500 hours flying with Navy and Marine Corps instructors in TA4J's. It changed my life by showing me how real gentlemen conduct themselves.
Thanks again.
Larry,
Thank you so much for letting us peek into your life. It was a very honest account of things that you did right and a few things that you'd like another chance at.
I was enlisted Navy and accumulated about 500 hours flying with Navy and Marine Corps instructors in TA4J's. It changed my life by showing me how real gentlemen conduct themselves.
Thanks again.
September 12, 2013
Good stories of a Marine aviator in the Viet Nam era. A friend of mine to boot. If you like first person accounts of a military man I highly recommend it.
May 23, 2015
Good read
As a Vietnam Vet who flew Army U-21's out of Danang AB during 1970 I may have done a little practice drinking with the author A the DOOM club...
As a Vietnam Vet who flew Army U-21's out of Danang AB during 1970 I may have done a little practice drinking with the author A the DOOM club...
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