Lt. Col. Rick Bishop (Ret.)

About the Author

Lt. Col. Rick Bishop (Ret.) is a distinguished retired Air Force officer with over two decades of service, including 1,500 hours piloting the legendary U-2 spy plane during critical Cold War missions. His career spanned high-stakes reconnaissance flights over hostile territories, where he navigated the edge of aviation technology and international intrigue. Now a sought-after speaker and consultant on military aviation, Bishop draws from his firsthand experiences to illuminate the shadowy world of aerial intelligence. In his memoir Shady Lady: 1,500 Hours Flying the U-2 Spy Plane, he offers a gripping, unvarnished account of the risks, triumphs, and technological marvels that defined his tenure in the skies, providing readers with an insider's perspective on one of the most secretive chapters in American military history.