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2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
Bravery of Army Pilots in Peace and War Nov 09, 2007
By Harold Kinback
George's descriptions of his experiences throughout his military career makes the reader appreciate the daring and bravery of army aviators and helicopter pilots in both peace and war. In peace, he received awards for his aid in the flood relief efforts in Nicaragua. In war, his exploits in Vietnam earned him the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Bronze Star medals. His exploits in Vietnam during an ambush by the Vietcong on an American convoy can be summed up by statements in his DFC award: "With total disregard for the withering hail of enemy fire, he continued to lead his attack.....through a murderous crossfire......" For a truly inspiring experience, this is a "must read."
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
Inspiring and True Life Stories Jan 01, 2007
By Major George E. Kinback, Jr. with Doris Wright Kinback
Review by Doris Wright Kinback.
This is an inspiring book of true life stories by George Kinback, Jr. during his military career. Reading the book you feel as if you are there and experiencing everything first hand. He continues throughout the book to stress the importance of safety. Hopefully this will inspire pilots to take a second look at their safety procedures and save their life.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
Stellar for an aviation buff, merely superb for everyone else. Aug 10, 2009
By E. M. Van Court
"Van, emvc (at) lycos.com"
George Kinbeck put the best stories from a couple of decades of military experience into one volume. Latin America, Southeast Asia, Alabama, and other places find their way into a collection from prosaic (house hunting at Ft. Carson Colorado) to hair raising (trying to find a landing zone in jungles of Panama when low on fuel, or inflight emergencies over Viet Nam).
Reading it is much like sitting to to hear your granddad's stories. Each chapter is a complete story, but all first hand experiences. And all are engaging and down to earth tales from three continents.
The stories are a little heavy on technical aspects of flying, but the view of life in Panama in the '40s and '50s or Viet Nam in the '60s is worth the patience to get through the nuts and bolts. If, on the other hand, you're an aviation fan, many of these stories are a window on more free-wheeling and less digitized days of flight. Some of the stories about now-extinct air frames like the UH-19 or CH-37 are historical gems, and will be treasured by future VTOL historians.
A great book, it was a real pleasure to be selected to review an early copy!
E. M. Van Court
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Tell Me A War Story May 30, 2009
By Renee D. Baker
"Eric Baker"
The first time I read "Tell Me A War Story",I wanted to learn more about
the highly decorated helicopter pilot who worked with the 11th Armored
Cavalry during the war in Vietnam.By the third time I read it,I found myself amazed that all these adventures,all over the world,in war time and in peace were had by one man.The success George experienced thru out his whole life is a testament to his character.Written in first person story form and loaded full with military facts and aviation techinal data,the stories pull you in and give you a feeling of a cross between sitting on the porch with grandpa reminiscing and a hands on flight class in the U.S.Army.All the time providing the perfect balance of "personal and profesional".True to his mission for writting the book,George's words inspire pride and honor for our nations military.The underlining message of "sacrifice of ones self to achive higher goals" is present in every story."Tell Me A War Story" is a book for everyone.From fans of aviation and military history,to people who just love rutting for the good guy
and seeing the hero prevail.I never got to meet George E. Kinback,Jr.
But I sure am glad I got to know him.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
TELL ME A WAR STORY Jan 06, 2009
By AN AVID READER
"JOY TEAGUE"
I was very fortunate to get one of the first copies of the book.
TELL ME A WAR STORY.. I have just purchased an additional copy,
to give as a gift.when you start to read the book,it is very hard to put it down, the book tells of the good, bad, serious and the funny parts,
of GEORGES militiary career.
I would highly recommend the purchase of this book for anyone who loves,
to read war stories, or give as a gift to a relative or friend.
I honor and respect our military for protecting us every day.
I especially honor GEORGE for his service to our country.
MY RATING FOR THIS BOOK IS EXCELLENT.
BEST WISHES TO ALL AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR.
JOY
Tell Me A War Story
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