McGraw-Hill TO139920-8 Once a Fighter Pilot

A poignant, sometimes funny, brutally honest, always exciting, and an eye-opening look at one of the most tumultuous eras in U.S. history. These are the true adventure tales of a U.S. Air Force fighter who flew more than 400 combat hours while on duty in Vietnam. Jerry Cook gives you a rare insider's glimpse into the world of flying's elite, describing the rigorous training required to become an Air Force fighter pilot and revealing the true nature of men thought of as swaggering, larger-than-life top guns. You'll meet flesh-and-blood human beings who feel all the fears and misgivings you would expect of people facing death almost daily. Along the way, you'll get an eye-opening look at one of the most tumultuous eras in U.S. history--as seen through the eyes of men who risked their lives for a cause that threatened to tear a nation apart.