Last of the Aerial Gunfighters

A story of air combat in Korea and the experieces of a young fighter pilot and his wife as Ensign John Sullivan flies jets first off the obsolete straight-deck aircraft carriers, and then joins his USAF comrades to engage the Russian pilots in MiG Alley over North Korea. He becomes an Ace with five kills but is shot down over enemy territory on his 100th mission. Last of the Aerial Gunfighters is an epic, earthy story of fighter pilots. The stark reality of living in harm's way make the novel an excellent read for those who want to relive or examine what makes pilots tick. It puts the reader in the cockpit in the early days of jets when pilots still flew the airplane - and not the computer. A love story is woven around the combat events as lonely separation tempts both John and his wife, Sylvia. On R&R in the Japanes Alps, John meets Sandra, a nurse from Tokyo. It's love at first sight, but Sandra won't sleep with a married man. Later Sandra saves his life after he escapes from North Korea. Testimonials by - Dr. Richard Hallion, Aviation Author & recent Chief, Air Force History. Vice Admiral Dutch Schoultz, USN (Ret) Former Commander, Naval Air, Pacific Fleet Vice Admiral Robert Dunn, USN, (Ret) President, Naval Historical Foundation