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EPISODE · Feb 16, 2026 · 31 MIN

The Author Roundup: Lessons in Perseverance, Duty, and the Will to Soar with Col. Charles Cone

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Born in a country farmhouse in 1926, Colonel Charles Cone has witnessed nearly a century of human history from the cockpit. We sit down with this 99-year-old veteran to discuss his deeply personal memoir, “A Burning Desire to Fly.”From his early obsession with naval aviation to flying combat missions in Korea and Vietnam, Col. Charles shares a story of resilience that spans the Cold War and beyond.Check out and grab a copy of the book here:https://a.co/d/01fLfpbV#authorroundup#thebookconnectionThanks for listening! 

Born in a country farmhouse in 1926, Colonel Charles Cone has witnessed nearly a century of human history from the cockpit. We sit down with this 99-year-old veteran to discuss his deeply personal memoir, “A Burning Desire to Fly.” From his early obsession with naval aviation to flying combat missions in Korea and Vietnam, Col. Charles shares a story of resilience that spans the Cold War and beyond. Check out and grab a copy of the book here: https://a.co/d/01fLfpbV #authorroundup #thebook...

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