This novel is a dramatization of many of CDR Jeff Ahlin's experiences
on the USS Kitty Hawk (CVA-63) in Vietnam and South East Asia between the summer of 1969 and the summer of 1971. During that time then Lt. Ahlin became friendly with one of the Naval Pilots from Squadron VA-192, The Golden Dragons. Lt. Dennis Pike flew the A7-E Corsair II and was a trombone player in the ship's band, "The Yankee Air Pirates," with
Lt. Ahlin, who played the banjo.
The story outlines some of the difficult circumstances, logistical problems and abject terror that permeated the jungle...

This novel is a dramatization of many of CDR Jeff Ahlin's experiences
on the USS Kitty Hawk (CVA-63) in Vietnam and South East Asia between the summer of 1969 and the summer of 1971. During that time then Lt. Ahlin became friendly with one of the Naval Pilots from Squadron VA-192, The Golden Dragons. Lt. Dennis Pike flew the A7-E Corsair II and was a trombone player in the ship's band, "The Yankee Air Pirates," with
Lt. Ahlin, who played the banjo.
The story outlines some of the difficult circumstances, logistical problems and abject terror that permeated the jungle...