Wings of the Eagle

by William T. Grant

Book Overview

This is the story of rescue in the steamy, bloody jungles of Vietnam. First as peter pilot and then as full-fledged aircraft commander, W.T. Grant routinely flew McGuire rig extractions under enemy... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 080411062X
• ISBN13: 9780804110624
• Release Date: April 1994
• Publisher: Ballantine Books
• Length: 340 Pages
• Weight: 0.53 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 4.2" x 6.9"

Customer Reviews

Wings of the Eagle : A Kingsmen's Story

One of the best books on Viet Nam that I have read. The first person account from a young and inexperienced helicopter pilot was captivating and the book was hard to put down. The author's ability to capture his fears and concerns while vividly describing the missions he flew is unsurpassed. I especially enjoyed the author's perception of his fellow warriors and his ability to bring every thing together. I felt like I was there. A great read!

Good Writer - Great Story

I've read literally dozens of Vietnam I-was-there type books and this is one of the top five or so. A descriptive writer who gives a good insight into the world of vertical flying. A real must for anyone interested in the day to day operations of the LRRPs and Rangers.

Possibly THE best first person account I've read of the war.

I have read this book three times within the past year, and each time it is as fresh as the first time. Mr.Grant takes us with him as a 20 year old Huey pilot to the jungles of Vietnam, not knowing what to expect, leaving and missing a new wife back in "The World." The narrative makes us feel as if we are right beside him, experiencing every hot extraction, every party, and every silly regulation the Army can dish out. Grant has an uncanny ability to remember the war through the eyes of a 20 year old, even though decades have passed since the incidents occured. A perfect companion to the books written by LRPS of the 101st--Gary Linderer, John Burford, Larry Chambers, Reynel Martinez and Kenn Miller.

Great Book ! ! !

Of all the first account (non-fiction) books I've read about Viet Nam, this has to be one of the best. I've read this three or four times and have enjoyed it every time. It is well written and really communicates the shear terror, humor, friendships, fealt by those who served in VN. I wish I had been there with these people.I also highly reccomend the books by the Lurps he flew: Linderer, Chambers, Burford (?), and others.

Great book, descriptive, humorous, human look at VietNam War

_Wings of the Eagle_ is a well written book, telling the story of the author's year as a Huey pilot in VietNam, writing about his missions, friends, and feelings in-country. I highly reccomend this book, and also the books by Gary Linderer, one of which is _Eyes of the Eagle_. It shows the infantry perspective of the same LRP unit Mr. Grant was involved in. Extremely funny, highly readable. Wish it were longer.