Publisher's Synopsis
Aircraft carriers are the most exciting places to work. Carrier aviation is the most demanding of all human endeavors. Naval Aviation Excellence provides a global journey into the world of pilots, engineers, mechanics and experimental flight testing. It is full of humor, adventure and honors the lives of tragically lost comrades. The odyssey starts at NASA but quickly spreads globally after flight school. Aircraft featured include the F/A-18 Super Hornet, the F-14 Tomcat and the A-6E Intruder along with the aircraft carriers USS Midway and USS Kitty Hawk. Naval Aviation Excellence is a memoir that provides unforgettable glimpses into the world of military aviation that sustains global peace, 24/7.