To the Limit

An Air Cav Huey Pilot in Vietnam

By: Tom A. Johnson

Narrated by: David Drummond

From June 1967 to June 1968, Tom Johnson accumulated an astonishing 1,600 flying hours piloting the UH-1 "Iroquois" - better known as the "Huey" - as part of the famous First Air Cavalry Division. His battalion was one of the most decorated units of the Vietnam War, and helped redefine modern warfare.

Johnson's riveting memoir takes us into key battles and rescue missions, including those for Hue and Khe Sanh. In harrowing detail, he tells of being shot down in the battle of A Shau Valley, of surviving enemy attacks during the Tet Offensive, and of a death-defying nighttime river rescue, in which only the bare feet of soldiers hanging off the Huey's skids kept the helicopter from plunging under water. From dangerous missions to narrow escapes, Johnson's memoir vividly captures the adrenaline rush and the horror of war, and takes you on a ride you'll never forget.

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Intense. Horrifying. Inspiring.

From an Air Cav pilot who came later: many heartfelt thanks to Mr. Johnson and those like him who gave their all to the struggle. Thank you for your service and sacrifice. You will be remembered!

Excellent detail

Rich in procedural detail. The kind of book historians will be grateful to have long after vets are gone. The story itself is compelling and the descriptions vivid. You feel like you are a passenger in the Huey.

Great account

Incredible story about Vietnam helicopter pilots. Worth reading to understand a bit more the history of that war

Gary Owens

Loved it. Brought back a lot of memories good and very bad. It's well worth listening too.

Great book and narrative about authors experience.

Awesome story about the authors experience as a Huey pilot in Vietnam. Highly recommend. Only thing I didn't like was the way the narrator made everyone sound like Piglet from Winnie the Pooh.