"When I was an aviation cadet in 1942, I read Robert L. Scott's book, God is my Co-Pilot, and Tex Hill became one of my heroes--but I never dreamed that I would later serve under him in China. I joined his 23rd Fighter Group that carried on the great tradition of the Flying Tigers in late 1943, and he assigned me to his old squadron, the 75th, for which I am eternally grateful. I have known Tex for sixty years and he is even more of a hero to me since I know much more about his legendary career: squadron leader and a top ace of the Flying Tigers, commander of the 23rd Fighter Group, fighter test pilot, and commander of the first jet fighter group. He is the kind of leader you would follow anywhere. I know, because I have. This book is long overdue, and should be required reading for all flyers--in fact, for anyone that wants to read about a great American."

--Don Lopez (75th Fighter Squadron; Deputy Director, National Air and Space Museum)

"Death was our new trade.  We were training to be professional killers, and one day at Tonopah, we crowded into the day room to hear an early combat veteran in the Pacific, Tex Hill, describe his dogfights against the Japanese.  Man, we were in awe. Shooting down an airplane seemed an incredible feat."

--Brig. Gen. Chuck Yeager (from Yeager, an Autobiography)  

"Tex Hill has been an inspiration to generations of pilots.  For as long as I have known Tex, he has been called "the Great Fearless Leader" by all who served under his command.  When I first met Tex, I readily understood why he was so well respected. Tex, many thanks for sharing your experiences in this great book, and for all of the fine times we have shared. You will always be every aviator's Big Leader."

--Robert "Bob" Hoover (POW; Test Pilot; Director, Evergreen International Aviation)