Errol D. Severe

For most of my life flying an aircraft was most all I could think about. From my earliest memories, supported by early photos of me as a small boy, I have wanted to become a pilot. Growing up during WWII and Korea, I knew that I must be a military aviator. I was inspired, most are motivated, which could come from many outside pressures, money, status etc. However, I like most of the Aviation Cadets I trained with had to fly! Being chosen to enter this great program was not only an honor, but the fulfillment of my dream. Once accepted the work began. One had to fly more than one wanted to eat to make it through. We were told that we were the top 2.5% of the young men in our nation. Until I wrote The Last of a Breed, I thought that was a bunch of military hype. Turns out it wasn't. In my underclass, 61-F there were 38,000 applicants, they chose 440 and graduated only 78, when I tell you it was hell, I am not exaggerating one bit. My book, The Last of a Breed, is the only one that I am aware of that tells the entire history of the army/air force, Flying/Aviation cadets who built the air arm of this great nation. All those who have bought this book, to the best of my knowledge, have really enjoyed it. It is a story that is little known, even though most everyone in this nation has or had someone in their family history, who either was a cadet who graduated, or one that washed out. I sincerely hope that you will partake of this great history. You can also LIVE IT! here at Aviation Cadet World in Eureka Springs, AR. www.aviationcadet.org/home.aspx