Viper Pilot_ A Memoi..

Acknowledgments
NO ONE WRITES A BOOK ALONE, AND THIS IS CERTAINLY NO EXCEPTION . I need to
especially acknowledge those who believed in me, taught me, and waited for me to
grow up somewhat, to become the officer and fighter pilot in this book.
The story itself would never have been possible without the men, named and
unnamed, who were part of this over the years; my brother fighter pilots who
possess the extraordinary flying skills, courage, and aggressiveness that win wars.
None of us would have gotten to the fight without the dedication and long-suffering
professionalism of the support folks and aircraft maintainers who put us there. They
have my lifelong thanks for handling the million details required to put fighter jets
in the air. Special thanks to the 99 ABW/PA and the 57th FW Viper AMU, Nellis
AFB, for their time and the loan of a jet for the ebook filming of Viper Pilot.
Sincere appreciation goes to my agent, Jeff Herman, and everyone at William
Morrow/HarperCollins who assisted with this effort. True professionals, they
politely pushed, chopped, corrected, and ultimately brought this book to
publication. This especially applies to my editor, Peter Hubbard, for his many
insights, unfailing enthusiasm, and calm direction throughout this endeavor.