Brian was a warrior in the Viet Nam War in 1968-69. He flew as a permanent door gunner on the beyond-the-call-of-duty smokeship, Pollution IV. His books Permission to Kill and Smokeships Always Leading the Way, and his award-winning documentary, "Then, Again, and Beyond" depict his combat experience, and what happened over the next several decades. There are two sequels to Permission to Kill and can only be bought as the Will He Make It Saga in paperbacks.
Brian has donated his custom-painted flight helmet, and the vintage smoke generator he located and purchase to the Smithsonian Inst. Nat'l Air and Space Museum's Vertical Flight Collection, on display in Chantilly, Va. Occasionally, his helmet is rotated out of the museum, but can be shown on request by calling, faxing, or emailing: 202.633.2634 Telephone, 202.786.2447 Fax, Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..