Rio River Rats
U.S.A.F. Pilot Training Class 71-06, The Men Who Ended the Vietnam War
$27.10
- Paperback
350 pages
- Release Date
19 October 2026
Summary
At the height of the Vietnam War, young Air Force officers arrived at bases across America to begin the demanding journey from pilot candidate to military aviator. At one of those bases, U.S.A.F. Pilot Training Class 71-06 began fifty-three unforgiving weeks together.
They arrived as strangers in crisp uniforms, each determined to earn the silver wings that would launch a career-and knowing that not everyone would make it to graduation.
They learned to fly jets at 500 knots wi…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9798892991834 |
|---|---|
| Author: | Kent McInnis |
| Publisher: | Otterford |
| Imprint: | Otterford |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 350 |
| Release Date: | 19 October 2026 |
| Weight: | 404g |
| Dimensions: | 20mm x 140mm x 216mm |
You Can Find This Book In
Kent McInnis
Kent McInnis is an Oklahoma-born pilot and author who served as an Air Force jet instructor pilot from 1971 to 1973, during the final years of the Vietnam War. He then spent 33 years working in the pharmaceutical industry. After retiring in 2008, Kent transitioned his literary hobby into a full-time writing career.
He has published the novels Sierra Hotel, Clear and a Million, and Semper Fly, a trilogy chronicling the life of an Air Force pilot during and after the Vietnam War. His fourth novel, Detail Man, which delves into the pharmaceutical industry, was released in 2024.
Kent is now returning to the stories of the most exciting period of his life: becoming an Air Force jet pilot. In his memoir, Tales of the Rio River Rats, he guides readers through the dedication, hard work, and camaraderie involved in achieving military pilot status, sharing stories from over fifty fellow students in the class known as “The Rio River Rats.”
Kent continues to write novels, speak to various groups, and travel internationally with his wife, Cheryl.
Returns
This item is eligible for free returns within 30 days of delivery. See our returns policy for further details.