Dead Men Flying: Victory in Viet Nam the Legend of Dust Off: America's Battlefield Angels

by Patrick Henry Brady and Meghan Brady Smith

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The Legend of Dust Off, America's Battlefield Angels. Viet Nam may be the only war we ever fought in which the American soldier enhanced their heroism with humanitarianism unmatched in warfare. Humanitarianism was America's great victory in Viet Nam. Spearheading the humanitarian effort was Dust Off, the most dangerous of all aviation activities and the most amazing battlefield life saver in the history of warfare. This is the story of the father of Dust Off, Charles Kelly, who died to save Dust Off. His dying words, "When I have your wounded," set the standard for aero medical evacuation to this day. It is also the story of Kelly's disciples who struggled and died to meet his standard. One unit, the 54th, did. The author, Gen. Brady, learned from Kelly and led the 54th as it rescued over 21,000 wounded-enemy and friendly-in 10 months; while sustaining 26 Purple Hearts. It is also the story of faith in combat and the miracles it produces. 39 photos.
  • ISBN10 1936488728
  • ISBN13 9781936488728
  • Publish Date 27 May 2014 (first published 18 June 2010)
  • Publish Status Active
  • Publish Country US
  • Imprint WND Books
  • Format eBook
  • Pages 318
  • Language English