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.