They Dared to Fly: Dangerous Secret Missions in Southeast Asia During the Vietnam War

The true story of the young men who daily risked their lives on classified surveillance missions deep behind enemy lines during the Vietnam War. We Dared to Fly is filled with riveting combat accounts and delivers a human-interest story, introducing a cast of fascinating characters and bringing the reader into their lives with many revealing personal anecdotes.

William Reeder is a retired U.S. Army colonel, highly decorated with extensive combat experience (Silver Star for gallantry, Valorous Unit Award, two Distinguished Flying Crosses for heroism, three Purple Hearts for wounds received in combat). In Vietnam, he was an AH-1 Cobra and AH-64 Apache attack helicopter pilot. He is also a former prisoner of war (POW) in Vietnam.

Reeder holds a Ph.D. in history and does training and leadership development consulting with NATO Special Operations forces.

He is a frequent speaker for veterans and other military and civic organizations.