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When an American pilot goes down, the Pararescue forces go into action. For decades they have risked their lives to bring their countrymen home. This story features all the key elements of their dangerous jobs: high risk, inventive solutions, and a successful outcome. Inside, read about the people who parachute into danger . . . to bring people back alive! Sometimes a job is so tough, so dangerous, and so important that a singular group of people...

An introduction to the United States Air Force pararescue units whose mission is to help air force members whose aircraft have crashed, including the development of the units and the equipment they use.

Looks at the United States Air Force's pararescuemen, focusing on missions, qualifications, training, and other topics.

"The heroic combat search and rescue work of the United States Air Force's pararescue jumpers, or PJs, is something worth knowing about. After all, these courageous PJs are the first in line to find and rescue fallen soldiers and civilians in the most dangerous of war zones--often risking their own lives in the process. In these pages, the basic principles, history, and structure of American combat search and rescue teams is thoroughly covered, with...

Discusses the design and equipment of the specialized Sikorsky helicopter known as the Pave Low and its use by the Air Force in military missions.