War Veteran’s Memoir Heads to 2026 Beijing International Book Fair
Explora Books is proud to announce the featured exhibition of Charles Cone’s A Burning Desire to Fly at the 2026 Beijing International Book Fair. To be held at the China National Convention Center (CNCC) from June 17–21, the exhibit will highlight a wartime memoir that captures nearly a century of American life and aviation—from Depression-era farm chores to the cockpit of a B-47 during DEFCON RED.
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, 9th May 2026 – The memoir’s core theme is the unwavering pursuit of flight, immortalized by a 1943 Navy psychologist’s note on Cone’s military application: “a burning desire to fly.” This phrase defined Cone’s journey, guiding him through every medical exam and flight review, even when obstacles threatened to ground him. His story threads through the major h...
