About the book
By 1969, the Sikorski H-34 was an older helicopter with severe limitations for combat duty in Vietnam. For pilots like U.S. Marine Lieutenant Rick Gehweiler, the good news was it could still take significant damage and keep flying. His vivid memoir narrates his harrowing, at times deadly flight missions under fire, as experienced in the cockpit, along with anecdotes of tragedy and humor from his 13-month tour through Da Nang and Phu Bai.
Editions of Pop a Smoke
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781476688640
- PDF
- ISBN 9781476646916
Read an Excerpt
By 1969, the Sikorski H-34 was an older helicopter with severe limitations for combat duty in Vietnam. For pilots like U.S. Marine Lieutenant Rick Gehweiler, the good news was it could still take significant damage and keep flying. His vivid memoir narrates his harrowing, at times deadly flight missions under fire, as experienced in the cockpit, along with anecdotes of tragedy and humor from his 13-month tour through Da Nang and Phu Bai.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pop a Smoke about?
By 1969, the Sikorski H-34 was an older helicopter with severe limitations for combat duty in Vietnam. For pilots like U.S. Marine Lieutenant Rick Gehweiler, the good news was it could still take significant damage and keep flying. His vivid memoir narrates his harrowing, at times deadly flight missions under fire, as experienced in the cockpit, along with anecdotes of tragedy and humor from his 13-month tour through Da Nang and Phu Bai.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Pop a Smoke?
History and Archaeology > History > Military history > Specific wars and military campaigns > Military history: post-WW2 conflicts
Where can I read a sample of Pop a Smoke?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781476688640
How long is Pop a Smoke and how many pages does it have?
Pop a Smoke has 182 page(s)
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Pop a Smoke?
Rick Gehweiler
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Pop a Smoke is available as paperback(ISBN 9781476688640) and pdf(ISBN 9781476646916)
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