This is the story of a man who falls in love three weeks before leaving for flight training, tells of the different backgrounds of two people, the struggles of separation, and the Korean War · all of which seem insurmountable odds for this young couple. Written fresh and vibrant by a man whose been there, this novel puts you right in the cockpit right in the rice paddy, right in the lovers arms. Not only is this a love story but it is a study in human behavior, revealing the conflict between a mother and a son, a tumultuous new relationship, and the realism of a fighter pilot's war. These are the forces that ultimately affect the destiny of two people.