RAAF 9 Squadron Iroquois ‘Huey’ Helicopter Pilot Vietnam War 

Answering the Call Life of a Helicopter Pilot in Vietnam and Beyond by B.Grandin - new book

In 1966, Bob Grandin was a RAAF helicopter pilot stationed in Vietnam. He flew the sky icon of the Vietnam War the famous Bell UH-1 Iroquois (nicknamed "Huey").  This book was primarily researched from Bob's logbook that he kept while flying out of Nui Dat and Vung Tau during the Vietnam War. The book is a true insight into the life and times of a Vietnam War Huey Pilot – the dangers, the challenges and the mundaneness.

On 18 August 1966 he was co-pilot on a 9 Squadron RAAF Iroquois ‘Huey’ helicopter that flew over the enemy to resupply desperate solders of  D Company 6 RAR engaged below fighting for their lives in the Long Tan rubber. Enduring extremely poor weather conditions and enemy fire the critical role played by Bob and 9 Squadron in the Battle of Long Tan contributed to the success of this battle. Bob Grandin's Huey flight to assist beleaguered Delta Company 6 RAR during the Battle of Long Tan is well shown in the new movie Danger Close - Battle of Long Tan.

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Book condition: PERFECT - NEW BOOK
Cover/Boards :  Stiff Card Boards Printed Laminate
Publication Date:  2019 new released In July - 182 pages
Weight in grams:  400
Dimensions in mm :  154 x 230 x 20
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