From the Prairie to the Pacific: A Blue Angel's Journey

by Capt Usn (Ret ) Gil Rud

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1943492999
• ISBN13: 9781943492992
• Release Date: September 2022
• Publisher: ELM Grove Publishing
• Length: 414 Pages
• Weight: 1.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"