Author: John F. Flanagan
Born: 22 September 1939
Died: 21 October 2012
Bio: Brig. General John F. Flanagan, Jr. was a combat veteran with over 300 missions to his credit. He was a Command Pilot with more than 4400 flying hours, best-selling author, and commander. 

His seminal work, *Vietnam above the Tree Tops*, chronicled his exploits as Forward Air Controller in combat and was a Military Book Club main selection. His radio and TV interviews on military affairs have been featured on broadcast networks. 

In 2012, he passed away from lung cancer.