An Army Scout Pilot's Worst Day in Vietnam and Other Stories

William "Hank" Hankinson served as a pilot in HHT/1/9 and B/1/9, 1st Cavalry Division, participating in numerous combat operations in Vietnam between 1969 and 1970. Most notably, Hankinson spent nine months as a reconnaissance pilot and survived. being shot five times.

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Chapters:
12:00 a.m. – One of the worst days
5:33 p.m. – Frightened pilots die
7:17 a.m. – Cross the line
10:31 a.m. – Paranoia
11:40 a.m. – Unwelcome reception
2:21 p.m. – Psychiatric disorder
6:08 p.m. – Recovery

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