Vincent “Jell-O” Aiello, a former TOPGUN instructor, combat pilot, and host of the popular “Fighter Pilot Podcast” will speak on his new book at the Coronado Public Library on Tuesday, June 11 at 6 p.m.
Aiello will share stories from his new book “Through the Yellow Visor.” The talk will offer insight into the real-life challenges behind life in naval aviation.
Commander Aiello, a California native and Coronado resident, earned a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from UCLA and was commissioned through the Navy ROTC in 1992.
He became a Navy pilot in 1995, flying F/A-18 Hornets with deployments supporting Operations Southern Watch and Iraqi Freedom aboard carriers including the USS George Washington, John F. Kennedy, and Nimitz.
A TOPGUN graduate and instructor, he held various leadership roles. He also deployed to Afghanistan with a Joint Special Operations task force and earned an Master of Business Administration from Colorado State University.
Retiring in 2017 after 25 years, he accumulated 3,800 flight hours, over 70 combat missions, and more than 700 carrier landings. His decorations include multiple meritorious service and air medals. Commander Aiello lives in Coronado with his wife Beth and their three sons.
Attendees will have the opportunity to meet Aiello, ask questions about his military career and podcasting journey, and purchase signed copies of his memoir. Learn more at cplevents.org.
