Born to Fly: The Untold Story of the Downed American

Born to Fly: The Untold Story of the Downed American Reconnaissance Plane

From the age of three, Shane Osborn dreamed of being a pilot. He began learning the skills he would need to fly as a member of the Civil Air Patrol, a branch of the U.S. Air Force, when he was just twelve years old. But it wasnâ€™t until he graduated from the naval ROTC program at the University of Nebraska and joined the navy that his dream became a reality. For five years, Osborn practiced rigorous training exercises, working tirelessly day in and day out until he advanced from navy pilot to mission commander.

All Lt. Osbornâ€™s flying skills were put to the test when a Chinese F-8 II fighter jet collided with his EP-3E ARIES II plane during a U.S. surveillance mission through international airspace. The impact severely damaged Osbornâ€™s aircraft, sending it plummeting toward the ocean. With almost certain disaster looming, Osborn managed to gain control of the crippled plane and land it safely on the Chinese island of Hainanâ€”saving the lives of his twenty-three crewmates.

In Born to Fly, Shane Osborn describes these terrifying events in vivid detail, along with the years of dedicated training that made the emergency landing possible. This is the inspirational story of a boy with a dream, and of the extraordinary discipline and courage that made him a hero.
Country USA
Manufacturer Broadway Books
Binding Hardcover
ReleaseDate 2001-11-13
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780767911115

Country	USA
Manufacturer	Broadway Books
Binding	Hardcover
ReleaseDate	2001-11-13
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780767911115

Born to Fly: The Untold Story of the Downed American Reconnaissance Plane

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