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.
