This .pdf file was sent to me by an Air Force friend who knows what this author is writing about. I’m using his words in his email with his permission:
You may remember Jack Broughton author of "Thud Ridge" and "Going Downtown". I met him when we worked at Rockwell on the Bone program at Edwards. He's the AF Cross recipient that got court-martialed for defending a couple of his pilots that were accused of returning fire at a Russian ship in Haiphong Harbor. Looks like he is still kicking - and writing. Brings back memories from long ago………..
Just click on the link above to get Jack’s article.
To subject our servicemen going into harm’s way with such a restrictive Rules of Engagement….
I hope that the politicians who set this are having to face it – if not in this world, then the next…