Swing with the Wing: A lighthearted look at aviation Marines during the Vietnam War

By James E. Bulman

What "Catch-22" did for Army bomber crews during World War II and what "M*A*S*H" did for Army medical teams during the Korean War, "Swing with the Wing" does for Marine aviation mechanics during the Vietnam War. "Swing with the Wing" sees the Vietnam War from an "in-the-rear-with-the-gear" perspective. "Swing with the Wing" follows a small group of enlisted helicopter mechanics from recruiting station to Vietnam.Believing they "beat the draft" by joining the Marines on an aviation guarantee, these young recruits struggle with an accelerated boot camp, abbreviated infantry training, less-than-stellar government travel, a sycophant administration corporal and a self-serving staff sergeant. Oh, yeah, there are also a few surprises along the way involving a thing called the Vietnam War.Whether the team is training, on liberty, or repairing battle-damaged helicopters, you will find yourself smiling, chuckling, and maybe even laughing out loud at the good-natured teasing, pranks, and just plain hilarious situations they find themselves.www.swingwiththewing.comwww.jamesebulman.com

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 198103191X
• ISBN13: 9781981031917
• Release Date: July 2018
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 220 Pages
• Weight: 0.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"