The Doom Pussy II

The title is a combination acronym for DaNang Officers' Open Mess & the cat of the Doom Pussy patch. Encircling the emblem: Trong Mieng Cua Con Meo Cua Tham Phan translates into "I have flown at night into the mouth of the tiger." The crew's danger-filled sorties officially were called Doom Pussy Missions. In 1967's The Doom Pussy, war correspondent Elaine Shepard superbly captured the full, gut-wrenching drama of men who flew North at night on danger-charged missions & their special brand of raillery under stress. Aviation buff Arthur Godfrey & military historians called it a combat classic. Critic Virginia Kirkus wrote: "It has glamour & guts." In THE DOOM PUSSY II, Shepard adds new personalities, riveting rescues & exploits depicting the eager valor & riotous humor of men who faced steep odds including some of the world's worst flying weather & the maddeningly restrictive Rules of Engagement dictated by non-flying Washington politicians. Shepard flew with them, shared their rations & their gripes, listened to raucous yarns & again puts you in the cockpit, the bunker & the jungle. As in her hilarious first book, FORGIVE US OUR PRESS PASSES, THE DOOM PUSSY II meshes reportage with an international correspondent's personal experiences. Rockoon Press, 14 E. 62nd St, New York, NY 10021-7219. Volume discounts available from publisher.Elaine Shepard is the author of 'The Doom Pussy II' with ISBN 9780962838804 and ISBN 0962838802.