Chicken Hawk

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Chickenhawk is a memoir by Robert Mason, recounting his experiences as a helicopter pilot during the Vietnam War. The book offers a visceral and unflinching portrayal of the daily lives and psychological struggles of the pilots.

Mason describes the adrenaline-fueled missions, the constant threat of death, and the emotional toll of witnessing the horrors of war.

He explores themes of courage, fear, and the bonds of brotherhood formed in the face of extreme adversity.

Through vivid descriptions and personal anecdotes, Mason provides a gripping and intimate perspective on the Vietnam War from the cockpit of a helicopter.

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