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Seven War Stories
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Seven War Stories presents the autobiography of a retired air force veteran who served in the Korean War, the conflict in Southeast Asia, and the Cuban crisis. Donald J. Meeks boyhood dream was to be a pilot in the air forcea goal that was unattainable when he enlisted, as high school graduates were not being accepted into pilot training. He was determined to fly, however, and became a crewmember in numerous types of aircraft; trying many different jobs until he achieved his ultimate goal of becoming a pilot.
Mystery and intrigue reign as Meek reveals the intimate details of the clandestine duties that he performed during the Secret War in Laos. He recounts unbelievable tales of heroism that he performed in the line of duty during the Southeast Asia conflict. Experience the feel of the .50 caliber guns in a gunners compartment during a night intruder mission as well as the firing of a simulated nuclear missile from an Air Defense Command fighter-interceptor as he details seven suspenseful flights that provided the basis for his illustrious career as a pilot.
Mystery and intrigue reign as Meek reveals the intimate details of the clandestine duties that he performed during the Secret War in Laos. He recounts unbelievable tales of heroism that he performed in the line of duty during the Southeast Asia conflict. Experience the feel of the .50 caliber guns in a gunners compartment during a night intruder mission as well as the firing of a simulated nuclear missile from an Air Defense Command fighter-interceptor as he details seven suspenseful flights that provided the basis for his illustrious career as a pilot.
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Lt. Col. Donald J. Meek
Lt. Col. Donald J. Meek (Retired) served in the US Air Force from 1951 until 1972. He accumulated eighty-one combat missions in Korea and Southeast Asia. He was awarded two Distinguished Flying Crosses and Five Air Medals, among other awards. An inventor who holds a US Patent, Meek currently lives in Arkansas.
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