102 Pages A5, describing the life and times of the American Hero - Dieter Dengler. Included is the history of the USS Ranger and her deployments off Vietnam. Dieter Dengler flew the Douglas Skyraider and the aircraft history is included with Royal Navy service and service in Sweden.
His was the first escape from Laos in 1966. His captivity was horrendous.
Gives details of Denglers's early life in Germany, his moving to the United States, his education (He lived in a van) and his induction into the United States Navy.There is a thrilling account of his capture, imprisoment and escape based on CIA reports.The appendix includes Media and the Scottish Aviation Skyraider for Sweden. He flew off the USS Ranger, CV-61, on his final flight. His squadron was Attack Squadron VA-145. In his last operational sortie he flew the Douglas A-1 Skyraider.
Companion to Soaring With Wings-Percy Pilcher Wants To Fly
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Who was Dieter Dengler?
Dieter Dengler was a US Navy attack pilot shot down over Laos in 1966 flying a Douglas A-1H Skyraider. The book covers the man, the ship USS Ranger, and the aircraft, supported by archival research.
Who is Charles E. MacKay?
Charles E. MacKay is a Glasgow-based aviation historian active for over 40 years (1982 to present). His books are published by his own imprint, A Mackay (Publisher) Ltd (SC858624), registered in Scotland.
Who publishes this book?
A Mackay (Publisher) Ltd, registered in Scotland (SC858624). Charles E. MacKay's books have always been published under his own A Mackay imprint, incorporated as a limited company in 2025.
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