This book tells the story of Anthony Pecyk as an Aviation Cadet in the Army Air Corps during World War II. Immerse yourself in the years 1940-1943 and what was happening not only in Europe during the War but what life was like in the United States before and after Pearl Harbor was bombed. Starting with his friendship with Chuck Weakland, follow the life of Clevelander Tony Pecyk as he heads to the West Coast and a new life in the Boom Town of San Diego, California working for Consolidated Aircraft. When Pearl Harbor is bombed, life in the United States changed. Tony returns to his hometown of Cleveland to join the newly created Aviation Cadet Reserve Program. Read about the changes made to the Air Corps' selection process and how they helped to fill their funnel full of new Aviation Cadet applicants. If you have ever wondered how a B-17 Pilot became an Officer and Pilot, then this the book for you. Follow the pathway through Aviation Cadet training with Tony Pecyk as he progresses through all of the critical phases of Pilot Training, graduating in November 1943 as an Officer and a Certified Pilot. The author has included audio selections that aide the reader in becoming a part of Tony's story.
