Elm Grove Publishing
Jeffrey D. Guidry is a private pilot, aviation historian and avid collector of military flight gear. A lifelong passion for aviation – and in particular the USAF Thunderbirds – was the impetus for this unique book. This is his third book. His others: The Red Helmet and The Yellow Helmet, are both available from Elm Grove Publishing.
Laminated casebound (hard cover)
$88.95 + $5.25 shipping*
​Jeffrey D. Guidry
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For the lucky few the journey has just begun! We explore the application process, the semi-finalists scrutiny, the brutal finalist interviews and getting “The Call.” Included is the critical process of Team assimilation, winter training, and carrying out the Thunderbirds mission to “Recruit, Retain and Inspire.”
Dozens of interviews of current and former Thunderbird Commanders/Leaders and Demonstration Pilots share their introspective look back on what it took to become one of America’s Ambassadors in Blue! Hundreds of beautiful B & W and color photographs.
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386-pages, large format 8.5" x 11" (215mm x 280mm) casebound hard-cover, profusely illustrated with color and b/w photographs, most of which have never been previously published.
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