Ed Rasimus

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Ed Rasimus is a retired United States Air Force Major and a veteran fighter pilot of the Vietnam war.[1] Rasimus flew more than 250 combat missions in F-105 Thunderchief and F-4 Phantom II fighters during the conflict and received the Silver Star, the Distinguished Flying Cross five times, and numerous Air Medals. Rasimus is an award winning author residing in Northern Texas.[2]

Published Books

  • Fighter Pilot: The Memoirs of Legendary Ace Robin Olds - Co-authored by Robin Olds and Christina Olds - ISBN: 978-0312560232 - St. Martin's Press (April 13, 2010)
  • Palace Cobra: A Fighter Pilot in the Vietnam Air War - ISBN: 978-0312948764 - St. Martin's Paperbacks (August 28, 2007)
  • Phantom Flights, Bangkok Nights: A Vietnam War Pilot's Second Tour - ISBN: 978-1588341990 - Smithsonian Books (November 30, 2005)
  • When Thunder Rolled: An F-105 Pilot Over North Vietnam - ISBN: 978-0891418542 - Presidio Press (September 28, 2004)

References

  1. ^ Sponauer, John. "John Sponauer - Q&A: Maj. Ed Rasimus (USAF, Ret.)." John Sponauer's Aviation Writing. SimHQ.com, 30 Oct. 2002. Web. 24 July 2010. <http://www.sponauer.com/rasimus/index.html>.
  2. ^ "Ed Rasimus - Authors - Random House." Random House. N.p., n.d. Web. 24 July 2010. <http://www.randomhouse.com/author/results.pperl?authorid=58706>.