PORTLAND CHECK OUR CONTRAILS

<p>Author David E.B. (DEB) Ward was fortunate to have had a fantastic military career in the Air Force and the Oregon Air National Guard. <em>PORTLAND CHECK OUR CONTRAILS</em> outlines David's impressive military career. David was operationally qualified in two different jet trainers and a progression of jet fighters including the F-102 Delta Dagger and F-101 Voodoo interceptors the F-4C Phantom tactical fighter and the air superiority F-15 A and B model Eagles. All of these aircrafts have since been retired. Even though David hung up his G-suit 30 years ago veterans still maintain a kinship with the current cadre of F-15 pilots who are in the process of retiring their F-15C models while transitioning into the new highly mission-capable F-15EX.</p><p>Fighter pilots as well as their Weapons System Officers are a distinct and individualistic breed. When operating a highly maneuverable aircraft and one of the most powerful air-breathing machines in the world you might be expected to take on certain distinguishable personality characteristics. <em>PORTLAND CHECK OUR CONTRAILS </em>brings you into the cockpit and gives you a first-hand recount of this experience.</p>