Flying Tigers Over Cambodia: An American Pilot's Memoir of the 1975 Phnom Penh Airlift - Softcover

Partridge, Larry

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0786407689 ISBN 13: 9780786407682

Publisher: McFarland, 2000

Synopsis

At the end of World War II, a number of former American military pilots formed the “Flying Tiger Line,” which soon became the world’s leading airfreight company. Its motto of “Anything, anytime, anywhere” was especially applicable in its humanitarian projects. In 1975, the Flying Tigers took part in relief efforts for Cambodians surrounded by Khmer Rouge forces. The “Ricelift” exposed the Tiger pilots to enormous risk. Though they were technically “noncombatants,” all this really meant was that they couldn’t shoot back. This is the memoir of Larry Partridge who, in his plane, nicknamed “Nancy” after his wife, flew 52 missions into Phnom Penh, delivering rice and other supplies in hostile conditions. After the collapse of Saigon and the victory of the Khmer Rouge, the ricelifts ceased. This account, from a Tiger’s-eye view, includes both history and human drama in a remarkable but completely true story.

About this title

About the Author:

Retired pilot Larry Partridge lives in Washington.

Review:

"riveting...a remarkable, highly recommended story of courage and necessity in the battlefields of Cambodia and Viet Nam"--Midwest Book Review; "it is a well-written exciting book"--Military Review; "unique...exceedingly human and humane story...remarkable...heroic...heartwarming"--Brothers Judd; "a well-balanced account...unique"--Khmer Institute; "one of those books that you will not want to put down"--Airways Magazine; "Unique...invaluable. The author gives us a 'jump seat' view of this epic event."--Art Chin, Author of Anything, Anytime, Anywhere and The Seaboard Saga.

About this edition

• Publisher: McFarland
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0786407689
• ISBN 13: 9780786407682
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 204