Bill Norris

Bill Norris is a retired Air Force fighter pilot. He flew 155 combat missions in the Vietnam War while serving as operations officer then squadron commander of the 34th Tactical Fighter Squadron--the Black Knights. He retired after 28 years and flew for 22 years in civilian life. He retired the second time at age 70 after 50 years of flying. He has written three books: Turn His Other Cheek, Veil of Honor, and Poems for the Heart and Soul. He lives with his wife of 58 years in Oak Grove near Hattiesburg, Ms. They have four children, 12 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren. He is a member of Oak Grove United Methodist Church.