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Close Calls (REVISITED) - by Vito Tomasino (Paperback)

Close Calls (REVISITED) - by  Vito Tomasino (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"(Revisited)" adds a few more "neat stories" to the many close ones I faced in a military career spanning three wars and a revolution; taking me from the hills of Korea as a U.S. Marine, to the skies over Vietnam as an Air Force Fighter Pilot who, between wars, stood watch over the U.S.S.R to ensure that Russia remained behind her "Iron Curtin."<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p> "Close Calls (Revisited)" adds a few more "neat stories" to the many close ones I faced in a military career spanning three wars and a revolution; taking me from the hills of Korea as a U.S. Marine, to the skies over Vietnam as an Air Force Fighter Pilot who, between wars, stood watch over the U.S.S.R to ensure that Russia remained behind her "Iron Curtin." </p><p> The revolution? That was Libya, Sept 1, 1969, and a young Lieutenant by the name of Muammar Gaddafi...one of my most memorable encounters. </p><p> Ezdywas with me on that one too.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>"Vito encapsulates the pilot/aircraft synergy the F-100 inspired in its aircrews better than any documentary I have ever read. In Vietnam, his performance marked him as a gifted aviator and iconic combat leader."</p><p>F. Gregory Neubeck, a fellow Fighter Pilot</p><p><br></p><p>"A U.S. Marine before his Air Force life, Vito is the guy I want in that foxhole with me, or flying my wing. He's not too bad with words either<em>." </em>James E. Craig, Col. USAF </p><br>

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