From Hayseed to Jet Pilot and Beyond

<I>From Hayseed to Jet Pilot and Beyond </I>was written after prompting from the author's children relatives and friends to write a book about his colorful life experiences. Initial tales recount life on a small Iowa farm in the 30's. Johnny relates how his life was 'forever changed by World War II with his aspirations of becoming a pilot fulfilled by entering the Army Air Corps Aviation Cadet program. After the War he remained in the Air Force as a military pilot flying over 20 types of planes. With humorous insight he recounts his adventures in many countries and describes his part in making history in the eras of World War II the Berlin Airlift NATO and the Cold War.</P><P>After retirement from the Air Force Johnny began a new career as an economic development executive with Northern Natural Gas Company in Omaha. In this position he called on some of the most senior executives of companies throughout the U.S. promoting the northern plains as a place to do business.</P><P>Woven in his biography are tales of his many travels including fascinating first-hand experiences that occurred while traveling in Europe New Zealand Australia Russia and elsewhere.</P>