Coming to Tailwinds Brewing Company on July 22nd, 2026…
Tailwinds Brewing is honored to once again host Rob “Z-Man” Zettel, Lt Col, USAF (Ret.), for a book signing event at Tailwinds Brewing Company in Union Grove, WI on Wednesday, July 22nd.
Rob, a Case High School graduate, retired United Airlines Captain, friend and working associate of Rick (Tailwinds owner), is the author of the newly released book American MiG Pilot: Inside the Top-Secret USAF Red Eagles MiG Squadron — a fascinating firsthand account of flying Soviet MiG-21s and MiG-23s for a highly classified USAF program during the Cold War.
The book was just released at a special event at the International Spy Museum in DC on February 10. It’s now available to the public.
Since "Z-Man" visited in March, he's done speaking engagements in;
· The Royal Air Force Museum (United Kingdom)
· The Smithsonian Institution
· Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum (Colorado)
· FlyteCo – Denver
· Southern California CAF Museum
He is also scheduled to be a featured speaker at the EAA fly-in
this Year.
As a member of the secretive Red Eagles squadron under Operation Constant Peg, Rob and his fellow pilots flew real enemy aircraft in order to train U.S. fighter pilots — knowledge that forever changed American air combat tactics.
At this unique and special event, you’ll be able to;
• Meet the author
• Get your book signed
• Hear about his story firsthand
• Enjoy great craft beer
Where: Tailwinds Brewing Company – 1035 Main Street, Union Grove, WI
When: July 22nd, 2026
Time:
Book signing: 16:00-17:00
Presentation: 17:00- ?
A must-attend event for aviation fans, veterans, history buffs, and craft beer lovers alike.
Mark your calendar and join us!
A limited number of books will be available for purchase at the brewery. To avoid missing out, you can reserve your copy at the brewery, or the books can also be purchased ahead of the event date through Amazon, Barnes and Noble etc. The books are $30.00.
Tailwinds Brewing is honored to once again host Rob “Z-Man” Zettel, Lt Col, USAF (Ret.), for a book signing event at Tailwinds Brewing Company in Union Grove, WI on Wednesday, July 22nd.
Rob, a Case High School graduate, retired United Airlines Captain, friend and working associate of Rick (Tailwinds owner), is the author of the newly released book American MiG Pilot: Inside the Top-Secret USAF Red Eagles MiG Squadron — a fascinating firsthand account of flying Soviet MiG-21s and MiG-23s for a highly classified USAF program during the Cold War.
The book was just released at a special event at the International Spy Museum in DC on February 10. It’s now available to the public.
Since "Z-Man" visited in March, he's done speaking engagements in;
· The Royal Air Force Museum (United Kingdom)
· The Smithsonian Institution
· Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum (Colorado)
· FlyteCo – Denver
· Southern California CAF Museum
He is also scheduled to be a featured speaker at the EAA fly-in
this Year.
As a member of the secretive Red Eagles squadron under Operation Constant Peg, Rob and his fellow pilots flew real enemy aircraft in order to train U.S. fighter pilots — knowledge that forever changed American air combat tactics.
At this unique and special event, you’ll be able to;
• Meet the author
• Get your book signed
• Hear about his story firsthand
• Enjoy great craft beer
Where: Tailwinds Brewing Company – 1035 Main Street, Union Grove, WI
When: July 22nd, 2026
Time:
Book signing: 16:00-17:00
Presentation: 17:00- ?
A must-attend event for aviation fans, veterans, history buffs, and craft beer lovers alike.
Mark your calendar and join us!
A limited number of books will be available for purchase at the brewery. To avoid missing out, you can reserve your copy at the brewery, or the books can also be purchased ahead of the event date through Amazon, Barnes and Noble etc. The books are $30.00.
