On March 31, 1951, a young Navy helicopter pilot, Lt.(jg) John W. Thornton volunteered for a dangerous mission to rescue a key intelligence unit trapped on a high ridge behind enemy lines in Korea. Although he wrecked his craft while attempting to land on a small clearing atop the ridge, he immediately directed other helicopters to the scene to evacuate the marooned personnel. Thornton's resourcefulness was credited with saving the lives of three men who possessed vital intelligence, and his courage and selfless devotion to ...
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On March 31, 1951, a young Navy helicopter pilot, Lt.(jg) John W. Thornton volunteered for a dangerous mission to rescue a key intelligence unit trapped on a high ridge behind enemy lines in Korea. Although he wrecked his craft while attempting to land on a small clearing atop the ridge, he immediately directed other helicopters to the scene to evacuate the marooned personnel. Thornton's resourcefulness was credited with saving the lives of three men who possessed vital intelligence, and his courage and selfless devotion to duty--he gallantly refused to be rescued himself despite rapidly advancing hostile forces--won him the Navy Cross. This firsthand account of his exploits that day and during the following three years he spent in captivity tell a tale of courage, cruelty, and compassion. His descriptions of combat are blood chilling, and his account of brainwashing is revealing and not without humor. With a foreword by Edwin P. Hoyt and first published in 1981, the book has earned high praise and brought Thornton's experiences to the attention of many Americans. Now back in print after 23 years, it promises to attract new generations wanting to know more about the Korean war and its often overlooked heroes.
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Good in poor dust jacket. Signed by author. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 272 p. Audience: General/trade. DJ is about shot, but mostly intact, and could be preserved. Signed in front by John or John Jr. Former owner letter taped inside with Thornton obituary. While not stated, this looks like a First Ed.
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Very Good in Good jacket. Size: 9x6x1; Octavo, 8 1/2" tall, xv + 272 pages, black and red cloth. A very good, clean, hardcover first American edition with moderate shelf wear and rubbing to the cloth at the corners, hinges and binding solid, text paper cream whitebut fore-edges foxed. In a good dust jacket with wear at the edges, small chips at the folds, and with original price.
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Very Good. New/unused condition with small scuffs and scratches to the cover. The content is in new condition. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 288 p. Bluejacket Books.
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