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FIXIN' TO DIE RAG was published in 2014. It’s the true story of helicopter pilots and their crews during the Vietnam War. It's the story of young warriors that were called to duty by conscience or country. They flew hazardous missions; they fought a deadly enemy; they prevailed against horrific odds; some good men died. You’ll read about helicopter crashes that took the lives of brave young men, some just boys still in their teens. You’ll read about enemy rocket attacks that killed soldiers in the air and on the ground. You’ll be amazed at the bravery and flying skills of pilots that saved their ships, and lives in their care.
Fixin’ To Die Rag is the story of commanders, pilots, crews, and the men on the grown that kept the helicopters in the air. It’s the story of husbands, fathers, sons, brothers, cousins, and friends back in “the world” that worried about them daily. It’s the story of how devastating it was for families to learn of the death of their loved ones. This is the story of Charlie Company of the First Cavalry Division's 229th Assault Helicopter Battalion. They were decorated with medals of valor and Purple Hearts—far too many Purple Hearts. Fasten your seat belts and join them in the war-torn Vietnamese skies of 1970 ________________________________________
And it's one, two, three, What are we fighting for? Don't ask me, I don't give a damn, Next stop is Vietnam Words and lyrics by Joe McDonald
© 1965 Alkatraz Corner Music Co. BMI renewed 1993 ____________________________________________________
Critical Reviews:
The VHPA AVIATOR:
"...After numerous interviews with C/229 veterans, Mark has shaped this and other stories of their service and sacrifice in those 7 months of 1970 in Vietnam into an excellent, although at times, very somber reading experience, which is hard to put down..." —John Penny, The VHPA AVIATOR Magazine, Jan/Feb 2015 Edition
SABER Newsletter:
"...I give the book a Silver Wings of the Cav “Thumbs Up.” A quick read (two scotches and one cigar). It’s a fine tribute to our brothers, the men of Charlie Company; a slice of life in Vietnam of those brave pilots and crews can be found between its pages..." —Hank Llewelyn, 1st Cav Division Association SABER Newsletter, Jan/Feb 2015 |
Brief Excerpt
In the operations center, the minutes passed and the tension mounted. Suddenly, at about 8:15, a Huey came in at low level right over the company area. There was a brief moment of relief as they saw that it was WO1 Reed, the flight leader in 7‑4‑5. Nerves tensed again with the realization that 7‑4‑5 was alone; three Hueys were still out there fighting the storm. Abruptly, the radio crackled to life again with a panicked voice:
“Get off the controls, get off the controls!”
Was that 9‑8‑5? They weren’t sure but thought so; it sounded like Bulloch’s voice, but they weren’t sure. Captain Sharrock began calling Bulloch’s Huey, “9‑8‑5, North Flag Three, over… 9‑8‑5, North Flag Three, over...” Again and again they called; again and again the response was dead silence.
Finally a response! It was WO1 Joe Schaefer in 5‑7‑1 reporting that he had diverted to the north—clear of the storm—and would be landing shortly. He said that he, too, had heard the panicked radio call and that it must have been 9‑8‑5 . With the storm waning, Schaefer made it back to base safely a few minutes later.
In the TOC, Captain Baker notified battalion headquarters of the fluid situation. As he spoke, the third Huey, Alpha Company’s 0‑9‑5 landed at the north end of the field near Alpha Company’s area. With just one Huey unaccounted for, it had to be Bulloch in 9‑8‑5. Then battalion called with the devastating news that they had received a report of a crash to the southeast.
“Get off the controls, get off the controls!”
Was that 9‑8‑5? They weren’t sure but thought so; it sounded like Bulloch’s voice, but they weren’t sure. Captain Sharrock began calling Bulloch’s Huey, “9‑8‑5, North Flag Three, over… 9‑8‑5, North Flag Three, over...” Again and again they called; again and again the response was dead silence.
Finally a response! It was WO1 Joe Schaefer in 5‑7‑1 reporting that he had diverted to the north—clear of the storm—and would be landing shortly. He said that he, too, had heard the panicked radio call and that it must have been 9‑8‑5 . With the storm waning, Schaefer made it back to base safely a few minutes later.
In the TOC, Captain Baker notified battalion headquarters of the fluid situation. As he spoke, the third Huey, Alpha Company’s 0‑9‑5 landed at the north end of the field near Alpha Company’s area. With just one Huey unaccounted for, it had to be Bulloch in 9‑8‑5. Then battalion called with the devastating news that they had received a report of a crash to the southeast.
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