Love at First Flight - Adventures, Exploits, Sacrifices, Risks and Rewards (Hardcover)

This is the memoir of by two outstanding Americans: a courageous naval pilot, Bud Orr, whose career spanned twenty-seven years, and his loving wife, Fran. This volume is an honest, beautifully crafted story of Bud and Frans inspiring relationship, a testament to their deep love and service to their country. It is a page-turning account of a sterling military career, complete with adrenaline-filled descriptions of a daring pilot flying many dangerous missions in advanced warplanes. It is a powerful reminder about the real sacrifices that men and women in the Armed Services must make to preserve a relationship, and the incredible rewards that come with that sacrifice. Like a catapult launch off an aircraft carrier, Bud and Frans story will propel readers through recent history -- from the Vietnam War to current day America. A tender, moving, and inspiring volume, this is the perfect gift for any military member, military family, or military historian.