96 Tears: A Vietnam War Gunship Remembers

In the skies over Vietnam, a gunship known as “96 Tears” lived and fought to tell its tale. Born in the shadow of the scrapped AH-56 Cheyenne-once poised to redefine combat aviation but ultimately falling short-this is the powerful memoir of an attack helicopter called to duty as the Vietnam War raged. From the remnants of a broken program, an AH-1G Cobra dubbed “96 Tears” took on the daunting task of flying urgent helicopter missions over dense jungles. The result is an evocative and unforgettable account of combat and service. For readers captivated by aviation history, Mach 3 and Beyond reveals the record-breaking journey of the SR-71 and the brilliance behind its creation.