Few years back I read a book written by a c130 pilot. I got it from a British Council library so not sure if it is a UK book or a US book. Unfortunately I don't remember the name / cover details. Following are few parts I remember from that book. If anyone has read it and remembers the boo please share the name. Thanks in advance.
*He mentions that he had issues with his eye sight but an officer called a favour which allowed him to fly. After he got his wings he sent part of it to that officer who helped him.
*After a long time he saw his training aircraft (a Cessna as I remember) unexpectedly in an airfield
*He and one of his friends owned small aircraft and they used to travel for leisure in them.
*One of his friends died from AIDS