The abridged edition, Angel Flight 44: A True Story, is now a WINNER OF A 2008 ANGEL AWARD from Excellence in Media. History is filled with stories of adventure. This account, however, also includes the unmistakable presence of the Hand of God. This edition, Angel Flight 44: The True Story of Two Dedicated Pilots, a 60-Year-Old Airplane, and the Amazing Hurricane Katrina Mission That Birthed a New Aviation Ministry, is a book born out of flight missions that saved countless lives by the grace of God. In the midst of the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina, storm-ravaged residents of Louisiana cried out to Heaven for help. Love's answer to their prayers soon descended from the heavens.in the shape of a very big airplane. The miraculous adventure of humanitarian relief that pilot Glen Hyde and copilot Denny Ghiringhelli experienced is a remarkable tale of mercy in the face of catastrophe, and the love of God expressed through His supernatural intervention. Two world-renowned ministries partnered with a veteran aviator and his Douglas Super DC-3, an American Airlines 767 captain, numerous corporations, and a storm-wearied pastor in Slidell, Louisiana, to obey a call from God to help hurting people. Yet, this relief mission also forever changed the lives of the volunteers themselves. The testimony of this adventure has already warmed the hearts of millions. Now revealed within the pages of this book, this inspiring story should similarly bless you. ABOUT THE AUTHORS: GLEN HYDE: Glen Hyde is a veteran aviator of more than forty years. He began his aviation career as an agricultural pilot and later served his country as a United States Marine Corps fighter pilot. He has worked as acommercial aviator for airlines and air freight companies; is a flight instructor and licensed A&P mechanic; has built, restored, and flown vintage aircraft; and owns a successful airport in North Texas, which is home to over 500 general aviation aircraft. His most rewarding accomplishment to date, however, is flying the remarkable Hurricane Katrina and Rita relief missions with copilot Denny Ghiringhelli-the story of Angel Flight 44. RICH VERMILLION: Rich Vermillion is an ordained Spirit-filled Christian minister, public speaker, and author. In addition to writing the accounts contained in Angel Flight 44, he has also penned other inspiring Christian books. Rich has appeared on local, national, and international television programs; and has been interviewed on hundreds of radio stations around the United States and Canada. A dynamic speaker, Rich has also ministered in numerous churches and conferences, some with audiences ranging upwards to thousands in number.