Captain Ray Golding enlisted in the Air Force at age 16 as this would guarantee entrance into the USAF flight program, and he wanted so badly to fly. The war ended before he had flown even one hour. Through the GI bill he attained his private, instructor and commercial licenses. Some of the aircraft he flew were the Moony Mite, C-46, L-188, DC-6, DC-7, and C-130 Hercules. Through this book, follow Captain Golding's colorful career in the early times of aviation. There were no simulators, radios, navigational equipment, or maps as we have today. With many years of hard work at a minimal salary, and personal sacrifices of time, effort and money to invest, you too can become and airline pilot.