Never Lark nor Eagle: A Fighter Pilots Story (Volume I)

If you've ever wondered what it's like to be behind the stick of a combat aircraft, read this book! The dogfight scenes are so realistic, I could almost feel the g-force .
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The Wilcoxs were always a blast to read. Freddie I wish we had seen more of him, especially during when the two brothers were seperated by different theaters of war. To see Freddie without Bing around is what I mean. Bing and Freddie make a pretty good combo, but I wondered how Freddie was doing without his big brother.

Ellie Smythe is complicated for me. She truly did have a massive effect on the two brothers lives. I honeslty did not like Ellie all that much personally.


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It didn't help that she toyed with Freddie a bit near the begginning. I have a few issues, mostly the awards. I wonder was it necessary for Bing to recieve the highest awards from two different countries. The other one seems reasonably legit. Bing's motly crew of aces in the nd were very intertaining. They were the Bing's lieutenants and were as colorful and charismatic as their leader. But some got a lot more screentime than others. I honestly wish the book were longer to accomadate more of them and Freddie's time apart. About the Korean conflict, I honestly feel as though it was squeezed in a bit.

The series could have been three volumes: But it wasn't my call and Mr. Castagnaro did come up with was pretty good. One person found this helpful. Amazon Giveaway allows you to run promotional giveaways in order to create buzz, reward your audience, and attract new followers and customers.

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Amazon Rapids Fun stories for kids on the go. It climaxes with the electrifying, but often overlooked air campaign over Vietnam. As told through the saga of one extraordinary American family, the story of the most exciting period in aviation history is told with historical accuracy, passion, and humor. Here's a great way to bring quality reading material to our men and women defending our freedom [click on picture at end of this page]! Please click on thumbnails to open high-resolution versions of the photos. A Novel by Ray Castagnaro. Historical fiction about the career of a fighter pilot and his family, spanning to The reader witnesses an accurate history of air warfare and weapons development through the fictional career of a man who helped develop them and their tactics from pre-WWII through Korea and the s.

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The novel is available in two volumes, in both hard cover and paperback through Xlibris. You may order your copies either on line or through their retail stores. Click on this text to jump to Purchasing Information. The Author Click here for author's biography or here, for the official Xlibris Author's Page Please contact the author to schedule book signings at your bookstore or organization!

Col Carl Morro, now a veteran of combat in WWII and Korea , as well as of dangerous test pilot flying and espionage in Southeast Asia, returns to his roots, and to aerial combat in Vietnam , to face an undeniable truth. C - This site is protected by copyright. All contents, including commentary and photographs, are the sole intellectual property of the author.

Any reproduction, copying, republication, or other use without the express written permission of the author is unlawful and strictly prohibited. Due to Spammers using Webbots to "farm" eMail addresses from websites, this is no longer a hyperlink! Please copy the address and manually type it into your regular eMail 's "To" window with no spaces Sorry for the inconvenience Triumph, tragedy, love, war, revenge, deliverance He cut his teeth in a crop duster, but soon finds himself flying, fighting, and testing the deadliest war machines ever created.

Never Lark Nor Eagle: Army Air Force when America enters the war. In Volume II, Carl Morro, leaves behind a career of test piloting and espionage in Southeast Asia to return to his roots and face an undeniable truth in Vietnam.

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Through compelling narrative and humorous dialogue, Lt Col Castagnaro, himself a US Air Force officer who has flown various fighter jets, provides an accurate and entertaining history of aerial warfare. The author is available for interviews by calling To purchase copies of the book for resale, please fax Xlibris at For more information, contact Xlibris at or on the web at www.

More detailed notes about the work The tale, epic in proportion, was too extensive to fit into one page volume. Hess, USAF Ret , the prizewinning author of Battle Hymn , read an earlier version of the manuscript and was delighted with its realism, historical accuracy, exciting aerial action, and humor. Both men are depicted briefly in the story as a tribute. The investigative work for all aspects of the story is consistent in its attention to detail and accuracy, and has involved my operational flying with Vietnam era fighter pilots, as well as interviews with veterans from World War II and Korea.

This has afforded a realism simply not attainable by "non-participatory research. I have walked the walk. I believe my novel will appeal to educated readers with an interest in history as well as to others who have simply lived through the periods depicted in the story.

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The substories within the novel are all true. I have woven them together within the fabric of one fictional family's story to bring them to light. Please enjoy the novel.

I look forward to hearing from readers. These are high quality hardback and paperback books, printed on cream-colored, acid-free pound library edition stock.


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Hardbacks come with title and author's name embossed in gold on the spine, and a glossy dust jacket, laminated for durability and shelf-life. Both will fit nicely into a briefcase, purse, or airline carry-on bag.

Never Lark nor Eagle: A Fighter Pilot's Story (Volume I) by Ray Castagnaro

Paperbacks are "perfect bound" that's not a typo You may order either or both volumes in either of the following ways: The novel is also available through Borders. These booksellers MIGHT be able to ship 24 to 48 hours after receipt of your order check their information on line - it will be more up to date. The Reviews are starting to come in from readers! Shu Mookerjee, Dallas , TX. If you've ever wondered what it's like to be behind the stick of a combat aircraft, read this book!