Check Ride

Check Ride is the raw true story of one Army Aviators time in Vietnam from 1969-1970. While Tom McGurn was only one young pilot thousands shared his experiences in the Army. In Check Ride he recounts previously undisclosed details of flight missions giving the reader a taste of the everyday flavor of life during those times. From ranger insertions/extractions to shipborne operations combat assaults SEALS and the usual WTF! missions this era created a new generation of mobile warfare warriors who were fine-tuned by the needs of the United States Army.Some had it better. Some had it worse.