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Rescue of Streetcar 304: A Navy Pilot's Forty Hours on the Run in Laos (Ausa) | 
 enlarge | Author: Kenny Wayne Fields
Publisher: Naval Institute Press
Category: Book
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Rating:  27 reviews
Sales Rank: 169123
Media: Paperback
Pages: 352
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Dimensions (in): 8.8 x 5.9 x 0.9
ISBN: 1591142717
Dewey Decimal Number: 959
EAN: 9781591142713
ASIN: 1591142717
Publication Date: August 1, 2008
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Product Description
On 31 May 1968, Navy Lt. Kenny Fields catapulted off USS America, in his A-7 Corsair II on his first combat mission. His target was in Laos, which at the time was officially off-limits for U.S. attacks. Fields call sign Streetcar 304 was the first to roll in and destroyed the target with a direct hit. Three AAA guns began to fire, but, following his wingman, he rolled in again. This time many more AAA guns opened up and Fields was shot down hitting the ground with enemy troop in hot pursuit. The Rescue of Streetcar 304 is Fields exhilarating narrative of the 40-hour ordeal that followed, in what turned out to be one of the largest and harrowing air rescues of the war. Before it was over, the U.S. Air Force had flown 189 sorties to rescue Fields, and in the process four pilots had ejected, seven planes were lost or heavily damaged, and one pilot became a POW for five years. This tale of a Navy fighter pilot s escape and rescue is a gripping story of courage and brotherhood during the Vietnam War.
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From an Air Force point of view November 5, 2008
James C. Sisco Jr.
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I was almost sorry when Kenny was rescued because it meant the end of the book. Unfortunately, the cover leads one to think the book is about helicopters, but it isn't. I was in the Air Force in Viet Nam when Kenny was there and believe Navy pilots had skills superior to those in the Air Force. I can't imagine returning to a carrier in the middle of the night during a storm. Having met this gentleman and sat in the very same A-7 pictured here, I have the utmost respect for him as well as the A-7. This story is worthy of your time to read and should be made into a movie.
Excellent Story! September 24, 2008
Ronald L. Clingaman (Traverse City, MI USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I was also shot down in Laos, very close to the spot the author had his experience. My back-seater and I (flying an Air Force F-4E, in 1970) were luckier and were rescued after just one night in the jungle. This book is an "easy read" and I personally related to much of what he experienced. This is one of the few books I've read that I had to keep reading till I was finished. I'd like to think that I could have survived for as long as he did, but honestly, I doubt I'd have done as well. The rescue forces were outstanding throughout the war. Knowing they would perform as those in this book did was a significant factor in keeping our spirits high in spite of the questionable political conduct of the war.
Still sweating and out of breath!! September 6, 2008
Steve Russell (Montgomery, Alabama United States)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Wow! I feel like I have just escaped from the jungles and the enemy myself! This is a great book. It has the perfect blend of action, technical detail and personal information. The technical details on the aircraft, combat procedures (bombing runs, strafing, etc)and how a rescue mission is run are presented in a manner that is interesting to the reader; not boring. The descriptions of the on the ground action as the two pilots attempt to escape and evade are riveting. As I read, I could feel the heat of the jungle, my body was tense with apprehension when the enemy was near and I could feel my heart bursting with fear as the pilots burst through the jungle as the enemy chased and fired upon them! Outstanding book!
The Rescue Of Streetcar 304 August 30, 2008
LEONARD SPARKS (ORCHARD PARK, NY United States)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The true story of a US navy pilot forced down in Laos during the Viet Nam war. Surrounded by enemy troops, he was only feet away at times from being discovered. The suspense makes this a very difficult book to put down. The minute by minute account is heart pounding.
Gripping August 27, 2008
Waldo Pepper (Vero Beach, FL United States)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
A well written first hand account of one of the most amazing rescues of a downed pilot in the Viet Nam war. The author puts you in the jungle with him and I found it difficult to put down even knowing that he would eventually be rescued. An excellent read.
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