Here is Ben Rolphe's incredible story that begins with a five-year-old's dream to someday become a pilot. On his sixth birthday, he experiences a dramatic Appointment with Destiny that leads to a life of aviation adventures.
The story progresses from his first ride in a barn-stormer's WWI Jenny biplane to the completion of twenty-five combat missions during the Korean war.
The author's life story is filled with excitement, humor, heartbreak and resolve that keeps the reader magnetically drawn to the conclusion.
He freely proclaims, as the story emphasizes, that he has been challenged, inspired, guided and protected by Guardian Angels throughout his life.
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Ben Rolphe was an Air Force Pilot and flew twenty-five combat missions during the Korean War. He later was motivated to become active and participate in the Air Force Reserves in 1964. Over the years he had many opportunities to fly some great airplanes, but never was able to fly another Invader again after his 25th mission over North Korea. In his opinion it is still one of the greatest and most challenging aircrafts ever built.
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Seller: Jay W. Nelson, Bookseller, IOBA, Austin, MN, U.S.A.
Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. Don Crook (illustrator). 1st Edition. Seller Inventory # 042766