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Lieutenant David Miller, a highly qualified naval officer, embarks on a crucial mission using a luxurious Boeing 314 flying boat as a cover. Tasked with ensuring the safe passage of a Chinese Envoy carrying a secret document from President Roosevelt to Premier Chiang Kai-shek, Miller faces the perilous world of espionage. Despite his impressive credentials, he grapples with a lack of experience in this dangerous realm, setting the stage for a thrilling and high-stakes adventure.

Focusing on the evolution of fighter aircraft, this book chronicles the transition of the U.S. Air Force into the supersonic era with the Century Series, which began with the Curtiss P-1 and culminated in the F-100 by 1952. It highlights the long operational lives and varied roles of these aircraft, including their significant contributions during the Vietnam War. Through first-hand accounts from pilots, readers gain insight into intercept missions, reconnaissance, and combat sorties, showcasing the experiences that shaped modern fighter development and aviation history.

Highlighting men and women across the globe who have dedicated themselves to pushing the limits of space exploration, this book surveys the programs, technological advancements, medical equipment, and automated systems that have made space travel possible. This is the complete story of manned space flight.