{"product_id":"bug-pilot","title":"Bug Pilot","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Vietnam War comes alive in this real-life story of a young, small-town American boy who quickly became a man with a purpose as a helicopter pilot who survived the ravages of war, made instant life-and-death decisions, earned a Purple Heart for combat wounds, and changed his life forever.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLife was different in the 1960s for teenage boys facing life decisions as a youth. Young men got married, left home at eighteen or younger, started families, went to war, and many died before reaching age twenty-five. In fact, many U.S. Army helicopter pilots did not survive the war as they served in one of the most dangerous and deadly jobs in the Vietnam War.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFacing war was horrific--but learning to fly, making lifetime buddies, and experiencing the Vietnam War as a U.S. Army helicopter pilot was a life-changing adventure for Lew Hudspeth. His one-year tour of duty in South Vietnam in 1967 was filled with many elements, including terrifying and thrilling moments with breathless fear; intense sadness for fellow soldiers who did not survive; a strong, patriotic desire to fulfill his military duty to his country; a willingness to make the necessary sacrifices for freedom without complaining; and a powerful feeling of young, invincible strength and courage to overcome all obstacles to achieve the mission, no matter what.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis coming of age story is truly inspiring for all of our young warriors--or for those who strive to become one.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Newman Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51944155971815,"sku":"9798890615008","price":23.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0449\/4075\/5096\/files\/imageloader_994379e5-beec-4020-bad6-beafa57fde6d.jpg?v=1775353962","url":"https:\/\/arvidabookco.com\/products\/bug-pilot","provider":"Arvida Book Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}