The 3rd Greatest Fighter Pilot
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At about the time that I “pickled” my bombs, I felt a horrendous explosion and immediately realized that I’d been hit by the explosion of one of my element leader’s bombs. I immediately called that I was hit and started a pull up to a safer altitude. I checked my aircraft and saw that my pitot tube was blown off, a large hole was in my right wing, my oil pressure was zero, and my coolant temperature was climbing fast to the red line. Other than that, I had not a problem in the world!
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About the Book
This Book is a story of the life and times of a professional Fighter pilot. Where did he come from? What are the early life experiences that effected his abilities and capabilities to be a Great Fighter Pilot? What characteristics of a person and his experiences are important in becoming a leader of men and of becoming a superb fighter pilot? Why does this fighter pilot relegate himself to being the Third Best Fighter Pilot, rather than the first best? What is it like to be shot down in the jungles of What are the pressures that are forced upon the leader of a combat fighter squadron? How does he maintain a high morale in a unit when there are few positive factors available to assist? How are political pressures dealt with on a day to day basis? This book is a MUST READ for any young commander of fighter pilots. It’s also a great read for those who are just interested in the subject of flying. The author’s answers to all these questions are studies in perseverance, loyalty, dedication, and intense desire to do what many others would find impossible.
About the Author
The author of this book is a retired Air Force Colonel who has extensive experience in Fighter Aviation. He flew Fighter Aircraft in three wars starting with WW2,
His Air Force Service was followed by extensive experience in General Aviation as a pilot and owner of a Piper Comanche. He became a A&P mechanic specializing in maintenance and modifications to Comanche Aircraft.
Along the way he became the Husband and Father to a fabulous family consisting of a lovely Wife and four beautiful Daughters. These were the author’s main impetus for writing the book. He has a strong feeling of responsibility to leave a record for history and more specifically for his own descendants about the intimate details of the greatest conflagration of our recorded history.