“Extensively researched non-fiction and well written-- a valuable addition to any private collection or library.”
Walter Boyne, Former Director of the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum. |
48 Star US Flag Circa 1937
Sikorski S-42 Passenger Accommodations
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Book V"I love this series!"
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No-Fiction publication about the Pan American Flying Boats by Teresa Webber & Jamie Dodson
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"I have always loved the romance of Pan Am’s flying boat era. Hunting the Wind combines the technical feats of the first airliners to cross the world’s oceans with personal recollections of crew and passengers. This book is extensively researched and well written-- a valuable addition to any private collection or library."
The late Walter Boyne, Former Director of the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum, retired US Air Force officer, Command Pilot, combat veteran, aviation historian, and the author of over 50 books on aviation. "Hunting the Wind is a great tribute to the early pioneers in commercial aviation. Having flown the Pacific many times myself as an modern commercial airline pilot, I have a new respect for flying boat crews thanks to this book. These guys were the real deal who paved the way for future oceanic crossings that we still fly today." Gregg Jump, Commercial Pilot and Captain for a Major US Airline. "Air travel today is fast, efficient and affordable but can be lacking in glamor. Not so in the 1930s and 40s when Pan Am pioneered trans-oceanic flying with their luxurious Clipper flying boats. Hunting the Wind provides a glimpse of that experience. Packed with first-hand accounts and rare photographs -- many previously unpublished -- this book explores those magnificent flying machines, and their daring ocean crossings, reminding you that the journey can be a destination in itself." Captain Doug Worrell, international airline pilot, engineer & author of Dragons of Thin Air - a most unusual fear of flying course. https://dragonsofthinair.com/ |
Nick Grant Adventure - Book V Nick Grant is a teen living in California with big dreams. He wants to become a Pan American Airways pilot and keep his feisty girl, Leilani of Honolulu. He’s in Navy ROTC and also works part time at Pan Am learning the ropes.
Pan Am decides to open a new Pacific airway to New Zealand and Samoa is a fuel stop on the route. Tensions between Imperial Japan and the US are high. Imperial Japan opposes what they see as the American encroachment and acts. Japanese Agent Miyazaki is sent on a mission to ferment a revolt that will stop American expansion in their perceived area of influence.
US Naval Intelligence hears whispers of the Japanese plot and orders Nick Grant to active duty. His mission: proceed to Samoa and determine if Miyazaki is on the island. Nick is one of the only Americans alive who have seen the illusive Ninja and Black Dragon, Commander Toshio Miyazaki. Meanwhile, Leilani is getting tired of sitting on Waikiki Beach waiting for him to return.
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ReviewsFlying Boats & Spies has been optioned for a movie
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