SCRAPPY
Memoir of a U.S. Fighter Pilot
in Korea and Vietnam
Howard C. "Scrappy" Johnson
and
Ian A. O'Connor
"A very impressive feat by a very impressive man."
Renowned military portrait artist, Chris Kenyon, spoke those words of high praise after completing the official U.S. Air Force-commissioned painting of the 1958 Collier Trophy winner, the highest award in American aviation. The very impressive man was Colonel Howard C. "Scrappy" Johnson, and his very impressive feat was piloting an F-104A Starfighter up to the dark unknown—up to the very edge of space. Kenyon’s photo-realistic painting entitled ‘Scrappy Soars’ captures that singular moment when Scrappy goes over the top, and today it hangs in The Pentagon, a fitting tribute to one of our nation’s military heroes.
"Scrappy-- a living Aviation legend. A must read! |
"Throughout a rich and rewarding career, Scrappy Johnson demonstrated he is a fighter pilot's fighter pilot. He and his generation taught me and my generation what being a fighter pilot really means. This is his story and it is well worth the read." |
"Again and again, Colonel Johnson volunteered to fly Missions Impossible! Our country is fortunate to have patriots like Colonel Johnson, who are the GUARDIANS AT THE GATES OF OUR FREEDOM!" |
"Scrappy, your descriptions take me back with vivid memories! Forty years, and those thoughts are like yesterday." |
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