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Pilot Pete - That is without doubt one of the top ten posts I have read on this forum in my many years here. Thank you.
Also congratulations. Your path seems to have been harder than most and you should be very proud of yourself and your family for sticking to it.
Wannabeism has a distinct element of Greek tragedy to it. I have heard several stories like that of Pilot Petes. Nice guys who work so hard against such huge odds. Sometimes they never make it. Contrasted with others who go from school at 18, via a cadetship to a flag carrying 35 year career, without seeming to give it a second thought.
All part of lifes rich tapestry I guess.
I would think the guys at Flyer Magazine might be interested in publishing your opus Pete. I can arrange a contact if you like.
Cheers,
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