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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.
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.
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.
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.
Über den Autor
Retired pilot Larry Partridge lives in Washington.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Table of Contents
Preface
Prologue
1 March 1975
2 March 1975
3 March 1975
4 March 1975
5 March 1975
6 March 1975
7 March 1975
8 March 1975
9 March 1975
10 March 1975
11 March 1975
12 March 1975
13 March 1975
14 March 1975
15 March 1975
16 March 1975
17 March 1975
18 March 1975
19 March 1975
20 March 1975
21 March 1975
22 March 1975
23 March 1975
24 March 1975
25 March 1975
Epilogue
Appendix I: "Last Khmer Rouge Forces Surrender"
Appendix II: Important Aircraft Mentioned in Text
Index
Preface
Prologue
1 March 1975
2 March 1975
3 March 1975
4 March 1975
5 March 1975
6 March 1975
7 March 1975
8 March 1975
9 March 1975
10 March 1975
11 March 1975
12 March 1975
13 March 1975
14 March 1975
15 March 1975
16 March 1975
17 March 1975
18 March 1975
19 March 1975
20 March 1975
21 March 1975
22 March 1975
23 March 1975
24 March 1975
25 March 1975
Epilogue
Appendix I: "Last Khmer Rouge Forces Surrender"
Appendix II: Important Aircraft Mentioned in Text
Index
Details
Erscheinungsjahr: | 2000 |
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Genre: | Importe, Soziologie |
Rubrik: | Wissenschaften |
Medium: | Taschenbuch |
ISBN-13: | 9780786407682 |
ISBN-10: | 0786407689 |
Sprache: | Englisch |
Ausstattung / Beilage: | Paperback |
Einband: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
Autor: | Partridge, Larry |
Hersteller: | McFarland |
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: | preigu, Ansas Meyer, Lengericher Landstr. 19, D-49078 Osnabrück, mail@preigu.de |
Maße: | 229 x 152 x 13 mm |
Von/Mit: | Larry Partridge |
Erscheinungsdatum: | 01.12.2000 |
Gewicht: | 0,343 kg |
Über den Autor
Retired pilot Larry Partridge lives in Washington.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Table of Contents
Preface
Prologue
1 March 1975
2 March 1975
3 March 1975
4 March 1975
5 March 1975
6 March 1975
7 March 1975
8 March 1975
9 March 1975
10 March 1975
11 March 1975
12 March 1975
13 March 1975
14 March 1975
15 March 1975
16 March 1975
17 March 1975
18 March 1975
19 March 1975
20 March 1975
21 March 1975
22 March 1975
23 March 1975
24 March 1975
25 March 1975
Epilogue
Appendix I: "Last Khmer Rouge Forces Surrender"
Appendix II: Important Aircraft Mentioned in Text
Index
Preface
Prologue
1 March 1975
2 March 1975
3 March 1975
4 March 1975
5 March 1975
6 March 1975
7 March 1975
8 March 1975
9 March 1975
10 March 1975
11 March 1975
12 March 1975
13 March 1975
14 March 1975
15 March 1975
16 March 1975
17 March 1975
18 March 1975
19 March 1975
20 March 1975
21 March 1975
22 March 1975
23 March 1975
24 March 1975
25 March 1975
Epilogue
Appendix I: "Last Khmer Rouge Forces Surrender"
Appendix II: Important Aircraft Mentioned in Text
Index
Details
Erscheinungsjahr: | 2000 |
---|---|
Genre: | Importe, Soziologie |
Rubrik: | Wissenschaften |
Medium: | Taschenbuch |
ISBN-13: | 9780786407682 |
ISBN-10: | 0786407689 |
Sprache: | Englisch |
Ausstattung / Beilage: | Paperback |
Einband: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
Autor: | Partridge, Larry |
Hersteller: | McFarland |
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: | preigu, Ansas Meyer, Lengericher Landstr. 19, D-49078 Osnabrück, mail@preigu.de |
Maße: | 229 x 152 x 13 mm |
Von/Mit: | Larry Partridge |
Erscheinungsdatum: | 01.12.2000 |
Gewicht: | 0,343 kg |
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