Explora Books Features Charles Cone’s Burning Desire to Fly at London Book Fair, Highlighting a Century of Service and Family Devotion
Explora Books will feature Burning Desire to Fly by Charles Cone during the 2026 London Book Fair, taking place March 10-12, 2026, at Olympia London. The book is a memoir that balances the demands of military service with the quiet, persistent commitments of family life, marking the author’s recent 100th birthday on January 5th. The book offers a look at a life shaped not only by aviation but also by responsibility, devotion, and careful attention to those closest to him.
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, 11th Feb 2026 – From his childhood in rural New York during the Great Depression, Cone’s life was marked by challenge and determination. The loss of his mother, financial hardship, and health obstacles might have closed the path to flight, yet Cone’s determination to fly became a guidi...
