Review (PDF) Dead Silent (Jayhawk Two One Book 4)
This is the fourth in a series of true stories about a young helicopter pilot's tour of duty in Vietnam.
File Size: 749 KB
Print Length: 107 pages
Publication Date: April 1, 2015
Sold by: Digital Services LLC
Language: English
ASIN: B00UUMA3GO
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Great book with interesting detail. Wish all had been put in one book. Always wondered how the better half spent their time when they wern't ferrying us around. Found it fascinating that he was pilot by 19 years of age w/ copilots older than him. And you can't give them enough credit for their courage under fire. Whole series excellent.There was no better feeling ever after being lifted out of a hot zone under fire.USMC, RVN 66/67
Part of a series of books, each book is a pleasure to read. I feel as though I have gotten to be friends with the author as he shares his memoirs of being a helicopter pilot during the Vietnam War. He has a matter-of-fact tone blended with a friendliness that makes the books very approachable. The multitude of stories explaining his every-day life during his time in Vietnam is very informative and entertaining even though it can cover difficult topics. I looked forward to reading the series every evening, until I've read them through!
At first I thought that at the price, it would be worth the read and just see what was on offer. I thought it would be a series of short stories and found instead that Mr Trout (it is Mr for warrant officers isn't it?) has used a modern version of Pickwick Papers! A regular release of the next installment has me hooked. I think because it reads like a diary, a bit at a time, you get drawn into his life and it is more realistic in that sense than some of the other bios of Vietnam that I have read. So having decided to spend a a dollar or two on one book I find myself on #9! There are spelling mistakes, grammar errors etc but don't let that annoy you. It should be about 4 for the unsatisfactory edits but I think Mr Trout deserves an extra 2 stars for marketing. (sorry only a max of 5 stars allowed). Well done.
I have read many books about Army Helicopter operations in Vietnam and found this to be the most honest and accurate description of " what it was like" that I have seen. Great detail with no BS... I flew out of Bien Hoa ( Top Tigers and Mustangs) in support of the 9th Division on about a weekly basis. Dong Tam was a frequent staging base and I was actually medevac'd there when I was wounded in the neighborhood ( October 26,1968. ) This story is bringing back a lot of long forgotten memories.. Thanks for keeping the record so accurately!Walt FrickeAirBossVeterans Airlift Command
A great book that is hard to put down. He makes you feel as though you were right back there. There are a few typos which resulted from his having to dictate the book from a version written with outdated computer technology. I have read the whole series to date and I can't wait for the next book.
Once again, just finished the 4th instalment. Love the books, you make me feel like I'm flying the Huey with you. So what about grammar, I don't read it for that. I eagerly await the 5th one :) Thank you for your service.
Even when not flying between bullets life can be difficult. I like that Trout recognizes it's important to tell the whole story, even when it might be filled with "mundane" day to day activities. To fully understand what our soldiers experienced it's important to include everything. The fighting, the terrifying moments, then replaced just as quickly with a grinding day of long hours plays on ones being. This part of his story is very enlightening toward understanding his experiences as a chopper pilot in Vietnam.
As a combat vet who served with the 101st in Vietnam (65-66) I found this entire series well worth reading. I have a fondness for the chopper pilots...they hauled my team out of the crap on occasion, often under fire...This is a comfortable read...and I'm looking forward to the final book in the series.
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