Colonel Whicker's Book is now available!

During decades of Cold War tension between the United States and the Soviet Union, American and Soviet air crews regularly interacted with one another in an unsung, unusual, and - until now - unknown program called Constant Shotgun.

In this groundbreaking memoir, retired Air Force Colonel Glenn R. Whicker recalls sitting side-by-side with the Soviets through unbelievable and life-threatening stunts, tender heart-to-hearts, and behind-the-scenes moments from some of the most important turning points of the Cold War.

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CONSTANT SHOTGUN:

A Cold War Memoir

Come, fly along with me in Soviet transports, including the world's largest aircraft, the Antonov 225. Travel through Siberia, Cuba, Newfoundland and Alaska as he and other escort pilots ensure safety in America's skies. BUY NOW!

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The AN-225, World's Largest Airplane

Now a heap of rubble

This beautiful airplane was destroyed by Russia during the opening weeks of the Russia-Ukraine war. Learn in my book how it was used for humanitarian purposes, and the joy it was to fly!
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Soviet MiG figher jets in America?

Better believe it!

Read all about it in my book! There were some crazy, interesting events experienced by the Constant Shotgun escort pilots during the Cold War. You won't be disappointed! EXPERIENCE THE FUN!

If you like Constant Shotgun, you'll enjoy reading about my other flying exploits in the United States Air Force. Keep your eye open for my next book.
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Flying the U-2 Dragon Lady

What's it like to fly in a full-pressure suit at 70,000 feet? Let me take  you on a tour and expose you to the realities of transiting a regime where humans  were never meant to be.

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The T-38 Talon, Supersonic Trainer

Still used in Undergraduate Pilot Training, the T-38 is hard to beat. It's sleek, sexy, fast and has long legs. With its swept wings and afterburner, it can break the sound barrier while giving the pilots a smooth ride.

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Teaching Teens to Fly in JROTC

My most enjoyable assignment of all was instructing in the Air Force Junior ROTC program after my retirement. There is something about watching the light bulb go on in the mind of a youth that is more satisfying than anything I've ever done.

About My Book

Publishing this book was probably the hardest thing I've ever done. Learning a new craft like writing is extremely difficult. But I'm glad I kept journals in those days, so I could accurately remember the unusual events of the CONSTANT SHOTGUN program...