From the Prairie to the Pacific is the story of one mans 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.Book specifications:Dimensions: 229 x 152Author: Capt Usn (Ret ). Gil RudCover type: PaperbackPublishing Year: 2022Publishing Month: 9Pages: 414Language: EnglishPublisher: ELM Grove PublishingWeight: 549 g