Inside Marine One: Four U.S. Presidents, One Proud Marine, and the World's Most Amazing Helicopter

I had the honor and privilege OF knowing Col. Ray L'Heureux, as I had the utmost respect of working on Quantico Marine Base where the chow hall that I worked at is next to the hanger where the presidential fleets were housed in. Every morning, I would see Col L'Heureux came in for chow talking with his other colleagues, and what I mean by colleagues is his co-pilot, crew chief, as he mentions in his book. What was even more amazing is that, he, with his other colleagues would address me by my name saying "Good morning ____". Have I bored you enough? LOL! Col. L'Heureax, I liked how you took me through your childhood into your adult life.I'll always remember you! Semper Fideles!

Col L'Heureux presented his material in a very clear and sequential story from his early days to his selection to pilot Marine One the carries the President. It is an honest and indepth book with lots of personal experiences flying Marine One. I really enjoyed reading this book

Found this book to be interesting and informative. Read this book late October 2020. This book gave me more information about the Presidential Helicopter

and the presidents they served. As a Marine officer I learned a lot about just how they operated. And the men they served. I especially loved learning about the friendship of a Marine colonel and President George W. Bush. It told about devotion of the pilot who supported him and the kindness and humor of a president and his family. Agree with his politics or not, George W. Bush is a real man and someone I would be proud to know and serve. I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to learn more about Marine One and how it operates.

Intriguing behind the scenes account of a Marine One pilot.

Great autobiography of Ray L'Heureux, but no technical details of Marine One which is why I bought the book.

Excellent book! Gives the reader a look inside a world only a select few get to be a part of.

This could have been a great book, but it wasn't, and i don't recommend you wasting your money on it. This book was tough to get through because it was so boring. Now maybe thats a good thing, because if the Colonel's helicopter had been attacked, or if it crashed it could have been devastating for our nation. But the book just dragged on until the parts concerning the Colonel's relationship with President Bush the second. The interaction btwn the President and his pilot was very moving. If the book had been solely about President Bush and the Colonel, it would have been very enjoyable and insightful. But it wasn't, and thats why I can't recommend this book to anyone, unless u can borrow it from someone for free.

This was purchased as a gift and I know it has been much enjoyed, I hope for a chance to read it one day!

Thoroughly enjoyable read. As an American history buff I enjoyed this book immensely- only problem was it was too short. The author tells his unique story - enlisting in the marines and then rising up the ranks to the colonel of HMX-1. The only problem with the book is that it's too short! I could have read it over and over again.

I liked this book because of the story of Col Ray L,Heureux what he had to do to become a marine pilot for the president of the united states the various presidents from Carter ,Bush, and Obama the people he met the missions and the training involved.

Excellent reading

Highly informative. Of special interest is the personal bond that develops between the pilots of Marine One and the presidents they carry--for decades without a single mishap.