Description
From the Prairie to the Pacific is the story of one man's journey from rural North Dakota to the cockpits of U.S. Navy jet fighters and ultimately Captain of a flagship aircraft carrier. Gil Rud flew combat missions over Vietnam in A-7 Corsair II aircraft before taking command of his own squadron. His success as a Naval aviator led to the ultimate reward - "Boss" of the world-famous Blue Angels aerobatic display team, overseeing their successful transition to the F/A-18 Hornet. Gil Rud reflects on his experiences and emotions as a husband and father as well as a pilot and an "officer and a gentleman." His stories of triumph and tragedy, from nights on the flight deck to nights on the town and the loss of close friends, reveal deep feelings, great insight and a wonderful sense of humor, as well as meticulous attention to detail.
Author: Capt Usn (Ret ). Gil Rud
Publisher: ELM Grove Publishing
Published: 09/01/2022
Pages: 414
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.55lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.94d
ISBN13: 9781943492992
ISBN10: 1943492999
BISAC Categories:
- Biography & Autobiography | Military
- Biography & Autobiography | Aviation & Nautical
- Transportation | Aviation | Piloting & Flight Instruction
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