Love at First Flight: Adventures, Exploits, Sacrifices, Risks and Rewards

Love at First Flight: Adventures, Exploits, Sacrifices, Risks and Rewards—a memoir written by two outstanding Americans: a courageous naval pilot, Bud Orr, whose career spanned 27 years and his loving wife, Fran.

This volume is an honest, beautifully crafted story of Bud and Fran’s inspiring relationship, a testament to their deep love and service to their country. And, it is a page-turning account of a sterling military career, complete with adrenaline-filled descriptions of a daring pilot flying many dangerous missions in advanced warplanes—including the AV-8 Harrier, one of the most difficult airplanes to ever fly.

Readers will be inspired by this true American love story, where two very different lives came together—through fate, chance or blind luck—to create a successful, loving model family; ever displaying the strengths and patriotism that keep American military families together.

Love at First Flight is a powerful reminder about the real sacrifices that men and women in the Armed Services must make to preserve a relationship, and the incredible rewards that come with that sacrifice.

Like a catapult launch off an aircraft carrier, Bud and Fran's story will propel readers through recent history—from the Vietnam War to current day America. A tender, moving and inspiring volume, Love at First Flight is the perfect gift for any military member, military family or military historian.