"Lieutenant Colonel Leo K. Thorsness was a Wild Weasel pilot in the Vietnam War, targeting enemy missile sites. On a 1967 mission, when his wingmen ejected from their burning aircraft, Thorsness initiated attacks on enemy planes and other daring maneuvers in order to protect them. Two weeks later, he was shot down and would become a P.O.W. for the next six years"--Provided by the publisher.

Includes glossary.

U.S. Air Force ranks -- Wild Weasels -- The United States' war in Vietnam -- Boyhood -- Saving lives -- Learning the ropes -- Return to Route Pack Six -- The day's not over -- Shot down -- POWs -- Captured -- Six long years -- Home -- Leo K. Thorsness's Medal of Honor citation.