Rick ZyvitskiRICK ZYVITSKI was born and raised in Renfrew Ontario. He is a 1973 graduate of Renfrew Collegiate Institute and joined the Canadian Forces in 1974. He has a Science Degree from Troy State University and completed the United States Air Force Command ad Staff College in 1989. Rick's tactical call-sign was Ziffer given to him by a class mate who, in jest, couldn't pronounce or spell his last name and thus the easier handle. After 20 years as a fighter pilot Ziffer retired with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in 1994. His post service activities included property management and development. Rick has fond and exciting memories of his fighter pilot days and has drawn on some of these experiences in the writing of this book. His style is influenced by adventure writers like Wilbur Smith and Tom Clancy. Rick and his wife Gerry have been married for 41 years. They have two outstanding boys and three grandchildren and counting. Life is good.... Read More Read Less