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The
Spirit of St. Louis by Charles A. Lindbergh, Reeve Lindbergh
(Introduction)
Winner of the 1954 Pulitzer Prize, this autobiography of Lindbergh's epic first
time crossing of the Atlantic was 17 years in the making. Departing from the east
coast of the U.S. in May 1927, Lindbergh flew his single engine Spirit of St.
Louis non-stop across the Atlantic to land just outside of Paris, France some 33 hours
later. As one of the most historic events in aviation ever, The Spirit of St.
Louis delves into more than just an accurate portrayal of the flight itself.
Lindbergh shares some of himself as he reflects upon the impact his flight had on history. |
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The
Pilot's Wife : A Novel by Anita Shreve
With five novels to her credit, Anita Shreve now offers a skillfully crafted
exploration of the long reach of tragedy in The Pilot's Wife. News of Jack Lyons's
fatal crash sends his wife into shock and emotional numbness. The situation becomes
even more dire when the plane's black box is recovered, pinning responsibility for the
crash on Jack. In an attempt to clear his name, Kathryn searches for any and all clues to
the hours before the flight. Yet each discovery forces her to realize that she didn't know
her husband of 16 years at all. Shreve's complex and highly convincing treatment of
Kathryn's dilemma, coupled with intriguing minor characters and an expertly paced plot,
makes The Pilot's Wife really take off. |
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Airframe
by Michael Crichton
Cruising 35,000 feet above the earth, a twin-engine commercial jet encounters an
accident that leaves 3 dead, 56 wounded, and the cabin in shambles. What happened? With a
multi-billion-dollar company-saving deal on the line, Casey Singleton is sent by her
hard-driving boss to uncover the mysterious circumstances that led to the disaster before
more people die. But someone doesn't want her to find the truth. Airframe bristles
with authentic information, technical jargon, and the command of detail Crichton's readers
have come to expect. |
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Fighter Wing : A Guided Tour of an Air Force Combat Wing by
Tom Clancy
With his compelling style and unerring eye for detail, Clancy captures the thrill
of takeoff, the drama of the dogfight, and the relentless dangers our fighter pilots face
every day of their lives, showing readers what it really means to be the best of the best.
Fighter Wing includes:
>Detailed analyses of the Air Force's premier fighter planes, including the F-15 Eagle
>Exclusive photographs, illustrations, and diagrams
>An insider's look at the people behind the planes and weapons
>Combat strategies and training techniques used by the U.S. Air Force |
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Flight
of Passage : A Memoir by Rinker Buck
The true story of two brothers who were the youngest people to ever cross the
continental U.S. in a Piper Cub back in 1966. The Cub, 71 Hotel, was restored by the boys
with the help of their father before their epic flight. Rinker Buck shares the challenge
and excitement of the preparations and the journey he made with his brother. The
boys learned to fly from their father who had been a rip-snorting barnstorming pilot
in the 30's. Truly a delightful and inspirational story to enjoy. |
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Daughter
of the Air : Brief Soaring Life of Cornelia Fort by
Rob Simbeck
With her passion for flying and a lust for life, Cornelia Fort--like Beryl Markham
and Amelia Earhart--came to personify the life of a female pilot. In this dramatic and
riveting biography, Rob Simbeck interweaves Fort's own eloquent letters and diaries,
historical documents, and the interviews of those who knew and flew with her to create a
vivid portrait of a courageous woman.
Cornelia Fort Airport in Nashville, Tennesee commemorates her accomplishments to
this day. |
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Aces Wild : The Race for Mach 1
by Al. Blackburn
This is the story of two courageous men who dueled to become the first to fly at
supersonic speed in an aircraft. The book attempts to set the record straight as to who
actually broke the sound barrier first. One pilot, the more celebrated of the duo, is
still alive today. Aces Wild also tells the story of the other aviator, George
Welch, who lost his life in 1954 while once again flying beyond the technological wisdom
of his day over the Mojave Desert. This dramatic tale will appeal to aviation buffs and
all readers, especially those who enjoyed Tom Wolfe's The Right Stuff. |
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A
Gift of Wings by Richard Bach
Once in a generation a book, a vision, a writer, capture the imagination and
emotions of millions. Jonathan Livingston Seagull was such a book. Richard Bach's
unique vision again shines forth, touching with magic the drama of life in all its
limitless horizons. Once again Richard Bach has written a masterpiece to help you touch
that part of your home that is the sky. |
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The
Sound of Wings : The Life of Amelia Earhart
by Mary S. Lovell
This definitive biography of aviation legend Amelia Earhart delivers a brilliantly
researched report on Earhart's life--from her tomboy childhood and early fascination with
flying, her peculiar business/matrimonial relationship with publisher G.P. Putnam to her
consuming quest for aviation fame. |
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Wings
by Danielle Steel
Best-selling novelist Danielle Steel tells the story of a young woman who fights
the odds and becomes a world-renowned aviator. Wings is set when the world was on the
brink of World War II, and the skies were filled with adventurers--a time when courage and
daring forever changed modern-day aviation. |
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The
Tuskegee Airmen : The Men Who Changed a Nation by
Charles E. Francis, Adolph Caso (Editor)
The Tuskegee Airmen were the first squadron of black pilots to take to the air in
defense of their country in W.W.II. Treated as second class citizens they endured
segregated housing and the perception from civilians that they were impersonating
officers. Proving to be one of the toughest, most effective squadrons during the war
their story changed U.S. military racial policies forever. |
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Bishop's Boys : A Life of Wilbur and Orville Wright by
Tom D. Crouch |
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