{"product_id":"the-tonkin-gulf-yacht-club-9781472845948","title":"The Tonkin Gulf Yacht Club","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Tonkin Gulf Yacht Club\u003c\/i\u003e  tells the complete story of the \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eUS Naval \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eair campaign during the \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eVietnam War from \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e1965 to 1975, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003ewhere \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003ethe US Seventh Fleet, stationed off the Vietnamese coast, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003ewas given the tongue-in-cheek nickname ''The \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eTonkin Gulf Yacht Club''.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn August 2, 1964, USS \u003ci\u003eMaddox\u003c\/i\u003e became embroiled in the infamous ''Gulf of Tonkin incident'' that led directly to America''s increased involvement in the Vietnam War. Supporting the \u003ci\u003eMaddox\u003c\/i\u003e that day were four F-8E Crusaders from the USS \u003ci\u003eTiconderoga\u003c\/i\u003e, signalling the start of the US Navy''s commitment to the air war over Vietnam.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Tonkin Gulf Yacht Club\u003c\/i\u003e was the nickname for the US Navy''s Seventh Fleet, Task Force 77, stationed off the coast of Vietnam which, at various points throughout the war, comprised as many as six carriers with 70100 aircraft on board. The Seventh Fleet played an essential role in supporting operat\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Vietnam War was my war, by which I mean I fought in it, and I can say that Thomas Cleaver in his \u003ci\u003eTonkin Gulf Yacht Club\u003c\/i\u003e examines the war in an unparalleled way through the lens of aviation and its aviators. He illustrates the inevitable agony and sacrifice, thrill and triumph of the young men immersed in that saga. It all makes for a riveting read. -- Colonel Lawrence Wilkerson, US Army (Ret.), soldier, diplomat and late Professor of Government and Public Policy at the College of William and Mary\u003cbr\u003eTom Cleaver has captured the dramatic history of Naval Aviation’s combat record in Vietnam in a manner worthy of the classic historical novel. From the first shot fired in the Tonkin Gulf in August 1964 to the final salvo in January 1973, Tom weaves an accurate tale, full of the color and fury of battle, courage, suspense, and thrill of victory – as experienced and portrayed on both sides of the conflict. -- Captain Roy Cash, Jr., USN (Ret.), Former CO, Top Gun\u003cbr\u003eTom Cleaver’s book is a superb study of Naval Aviation's experiences during the Vietnam War. Tom’s in-depth focus and analysis of personal inputs from aircrews on both sides of the conflict coupled with the ever-changing political environment make it a high-powered book that is difficult to put down. -- Rear-Admiral James A. “Jim” Lair, USN (Ret.), former commanding officer, USS America\u003cbr\u003eWith equal measures of aeronautical detail, historical perspective, and gripping action, Tom Cleaver has crafted an authoritative and balanced account of the Navy’s Vietnam air war. Readers will be amazed by the recall and revelations of the Naval Aviators interviewed, profiled and portrayed. This is a gripping narrative combined with a definitive historical and technical reference. -- David Sears, author of 'Such Men as These: The Story of the Navy Pilots Who Flew the Deadly Skies over Korea'\u003cbr\u003eThis gripping narrative that grabs the attention from the very first page is complimented with an eight-page section of mainly colour photographs and several maps. It will appeal greatly to both the general reader as well as aviation ‘buffs.’ Highly recommended.” -- Andy Thomas * Flypast Magazine *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eList of Maps and Illustrations\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eForeword by Captain Roy Cash, Jr., USN (Ret)\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/i\u003e 1. Shooting at Flying Fish 2. Naval Aviation’s Revolutionary New Sword 3. Opponents 4. The Rules of Engagement 5. \u003ci\u003eRolling Thunder\u003c\/i\u003e, 1965–68 6. Air Combat, 1964–66 7. Air Combat, 1967–68 8. Alpha Strike 9. Spads vs. MiGs 10. \"The Forrest Fire\" 11. Top Gun 12. Interregnum, 1968–72 13. A New War 14. Operation \u003ci\u003eLinebacker\u003c\/i\u003e, 1972 15. Three DFCs in Seven Days 16. End Game, April 1975 17. Southeast Asian Finale \u003ci\u003eBibliography\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eGlossary\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eIndex\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing PLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49408765428055,"sku":"9781472845948","price":14.39,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781472845948.jpg?v=1730504123","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-tonkin-gulf-yacht-club-9781472845948","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}