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Air America Paperback – January 1, 2012
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- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherCassell Military
- Publication dateJanuary 1, 2012
- Dimensions1.06 x 5 x 7.76 inches
- ISBN-10190805901X
- ISBN-13978-1908059017
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- Publisher : Cassell Military (January 1, 2012)
- Language : English
- ISBN-10 : 190805901X
- ISBN-13 : 978-1908059017
- Item Weight : 10.3 ounces
- Dimensions : 1.06 x 5 x 7.76 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #199,146 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Customers find the book informative and interesting. They appreciate the well-researched content and the history of the CIA's operations in Far East Asia. The book provides an entertaining account of the CIA'S activities during this era.
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Customers find the book engaging and informative. They say it's a must-read for those interested in the Vietnam era and keeps them hooked from one chapter to the next. Readers also mention it's a good book that blows away the movie.
"...A fine read, interviewing a lot of the boys giving the reader a sense of reality of just what these men faced...." Read more
"Well worth the read. Always seems the 'unsung' heroes get their due long after their meritorious service because of their secret classification...." Read more
"...Good book to read about the Viet Nam war effort and other places where Air America flew." Read more
"Interesting, informative, and insightful. This book brings a lot of information together about the CIA and its operations...." Read more
Customers find the book informative and well-researched. They appreciate the subject matter, but some readers feel the flow lacks rhythm. However, they say the author did a fair job of getting the reality of the people out.
"...I think Christopher did a pretty fair job of getting the reality of this group of people out there to the public with this book...." Read more
"Interesting, informative, and insightful. This book brings a lot of information together about the CIA and its operations...." Read more
"...book. It makes for a bit of a disjointed read, but still very interesting info on things that the general public just had no clue were going..." Read more
"This very well researched and very readable book should be read in conjunction with Christopher Robbins' other book about the Ravens...." Read more
Customers find the book's history engaging. They appreciate the details about the CIA's ownership and airline in Far East Asia.
"...Also a great history of the CIA "proprietaries"." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2012It really is amazing at the number of people that don't believe Air America even existed or for that matter the secret war. Ever since Mel Gibson hit the big screen with the movie I've heard comments such as a fictional movie , yeah a great piece of fiction. Sure the movie was fiction to a great extent but that's Hollywood. I think Christopher did a pretty fair job of getting the reality of this group of people out there to the public with this book. The history of the airline before, during & after their Laos, Vietnam operations. A lot of us in certain age groups can well remember the President stating to the public that Laos was out of bounds, etc, etc. Really ? A lot of really talented airman or pilots were lost & a lot pulled off some pretty mean feats flying into jungle air strips while being shot at etc. Unfortunately the public is probably never going to hear or read of a lot of the heroics these pilots initiated all in a day's work. A fine read, interviewing a lot of the boys giving the reader a sense of reality of just what these men faced. Sure the money was a big part of it but it really it took a special sort of person craving adventure , challenges , in some cases lunacy ! Lunacy ? What would you call flying in bad weather while being shot at , feeling the strikes on the A/C while trying to find a way out? Just a small sample of what these guys experienced. THANKS to CHRISTOPHER for getting a little of the history of AIR AMERICA out there. If you can find this book it's well worth the read. I feel it's really a shame that the exploits of Air America & their crews have been swept under the carpet but at least Christopher has given the public a dose of history on a very big operation!
DEFINITELY FIVE STARS.
- Reviewed in the United States on September 7, 2013Well worth the read. Always seems the 'unsung' heroes get their due long after their meritorious service because of their secret classification. It takes a certain type of personality to be a part of this activity but there are those that rise to this occasion. The author brings back to life this part of our history and gives credit to those who should be recognized. I enjoy history, especially those glimpses not in the mainstream. This book will keep you reading all the way to the end.
- Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2024After reading this along with his other book "The Ravens", and see what the CIA was involved in for 8 years in Southeast asia, nothing they are being accused of these days would surprise me on bit.
- Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2016Air America was an "air line" created and operated by the CIA. Pilots and Air America Staff did not wear uniforms, rather civilian clothing. They carried NO ID information, and were very secretive about what and where they did things. Good book to read about the Viet Nam war effort and other places where Air America flew.
- Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2012The history of those who fought in Laos is long overdue...Although, this book is not new..it reminds us of those contractors for America who risked their lives for many unname pilots who had to bail out over Laos. Also, those SF Brightlights missions and across the fence missions who depended up Air America to come to their rescue..and they did.
Bravery beyond what we may know today.
Those who served..Air America, Ravens and SF troopers..we all say owe a sincere debt of gratitude.
RH/Haiti, Bosnia, Croatia, Sudan, Afghanistan, Iraq, Sudan, Uganda (in that order)..United States Army
- Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2016Interesting, informative, and insightful. This book brings a lot of information together about the CIA and its operations. I now understand about the war in Laos.
- Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2015This is NOT a novel that reads like the movie. It's more like a series of topical essays on the same general subject. Info and story lines are often revisited as if it hasn't been mentioned before, but presented from the perspective of the particular topic being covered in that part of the book.
It makes for a bit of a disjointed read, but still very interesting info on things that the general public just had no clue were going on at the time.
It will make you look at current events in a different light as well, wondering just what may lie under the surface.
- Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2009Don't let the fact that Mel Gibson and Robert Downey, Jr. are on the cover of this book (to promote their movie "Air America") fool you!
Once you read the book, you will quickly find that the movie and the book really only share a title. In fact, if I were Christopher Robbins, I would have taken the money that Hollywood paid me for the film rights, refinanced the "100-acre wood," and gone off to live with Tigger and Pooh! (Ok, I know. They are not the same people.) I would then divorce my name from any association with the B-grade film that utterly and completely failed to tell the story of these brave Americans who helped support the U.S. war efforts in Southeast Asia.
Aside from the arguably inaccurate chapter dealing with Air America's trafficking of opium, Robbins' research was well received by both former Air America personnel, and eventually, the CIA. I would recommend this book to any aviation/history enthusiast who enjoys reading about the exploits of paramilitary aviation operations.
The book is definitely worth reading . . . just put a bunch of masking tape on the cover. That way you won't be embarrassed if someone on the subway sees you reading it!
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MPRReviewed in Italy on August 12, 2021
5.0 out of 5 stars Storia poco conosciuta e interessantissima.
Difficile dire se fosse stato parzialmente romanzato. Comunque se interessa il periodo storico e la situazione in Vietnam alla "fine" del conflitto, troverete spunti interessanti
- Paul J. Canada !Reviewed in Canada on January 5, 2019
5.0 out of 5 stars Christmas gifts !
Friend is enjoying the books !
- michael lees baxterReviewed in the United Kingdom on August 26, 2018
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing read
For any of us left who remember the happenings written about in this amazingly well researched book the memory of this era comes back with a rush. Magnificent detail,and emotive of a time now looked back on as one of histories worst mistakes. It takes time to absorb the detail, but all credit to the author for laying out such a huge amount of information in such a readable manner. MUCH enjoyed.
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jean-jacques PETITReviewed in France on September 28, 2015
5.0 out of 5 stars satisfait
Arrivé un peu avant la date, parfait! Livre en bon état mais à la couverture différente de celui que j'avais et qui a été détruit. JJP
- StefanoReviewed in Italy on July 26, 2017
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful highly recommend
Amazing book.. nice product. I love this book. This item is like in the Description. I recommend it for all...