On a Steel Horse I Ride: A History of the MH-53 Pave Low Helicopters in War and Peace

Whitcomb, Darrel D.

ISBN 10: 1585662208 / ISBN 13: 9781585662203

Published by Air University Press (edition ), 2012

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It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: On a Steel Horse I Ride: A History of the MH-53 Pave Low Helicopters in War and Peace
• Publisher: Air University Press (edition )
• Publication Date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1585662208
• ISBN 13: 9781585662203
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

The "Steel Horses." Born of necessity in the long war in Southeast Asia to fly search and rescue and special operations missions, the US Air Force fleet of 52 HH-53s and 20 CH-53s were subsequently modified with state-of-the-art precision navigation capability under a program called Pave Low and redesignated as MH-53J/Ms. Assigned as part of our special operations forces, they then flew in every major US military action until their inactivation in Iraq in September 2008. But the story is not just about the helicopters. It is also about the great Airmen who conceptualized, created, operated, maintained, loved, and, yes, sometimes cursed their Steel Horses. They and their great aircraft were the reality of the motto Any Time, Any Place. This is their story, the men and machines, from first to last, presented with deepest appreciation and respect for them and their service to our nation.