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Flying Tigers over Cambodia: An American Pilot's Memoir of the 1975 Phnom Penh Airlift |
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Amazon Sales Rank: 1015931
Publication Date: 2000-11
Publisher: McFarland & Company
ISBN: 0786407689
Type: Paperback
Number Of Pages: 196
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At the end of World War II, a number of former American military pilots formed the "Flying Tiger Line," which soon became the world's leading airfreight company. Its motto of "Anything, anytime, anywhere" was especially applicable in its humanitarian projects. In 1975, the Flying Tigers took part in relief efforts for Cambodians surrounded by Khmer Rouge forces. The "Ricelift" exposed the Tiger pilots to enormous risk. Though they were technically "noncombatants," all this really meant was that they couldn't shoot back. This is the memoir of Larry Partridge who, in his plane, nicknamed "Nancy" after his wife, flew 52 missions into Phnom Penh, delivering rice and other supplies in hostile conditions. After the collapse of Saigon and the victory of the Khmer Rouge, the ricelifts ceased. This account, from a Tiger's-eye view, includes both history and human drama in a remarkable but completely true story
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Review: 2007-02-06
Flying Tigers over Cambodia
This is a neat part of history that was not publicized in the media, this is a very dry account of what happened in Cambodia and how Volunteers of The Flying Tigers Airline gave there time and risked there lives to help this cause
Review: 2002-10-02
A few good men
I work with Larry's son and was honored to receive an inscribed copy of this great saga.I began to read it as soon as I received it.I became completely absorbed in the humor and the horror of the tale he tells.When I say I couldn't put it down, I mean it in the literal sense.It is completely captivating.We are truly fortunate to have men like larry and his fellow "miracle workers".This book gives one an insight into the life saving effort made in the worst of circumstances.I thank you for the ride.
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Amazon List Price: $35.00
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