I'm Alive: A Young Fighter Pilot's Diary of the US Navy Air War in Vietnam, 1964-1965

I’m Alive is the compelling diary of Lieutenant Junior Grade (LTJG) Errol F. Reilly, a 26-year-old Navy fighter pilot, written aboard the aircraft carrier USS Coral Sea during his first Vietnam combat cruise. In writing that is colorful, perceptive, and, at times, both humorous and heartbreaking, Reilly chronicles his daily experiences “living, playing, and fighting” within the context of the Navy’s fledgling air war.

Covering the period from December 1964 to October 1965, I’m Alive details ...