Aviators and armchair pilots-make room for this engaging book. Experience open-cockpit flying with the men and women who flew the antique Waco UPF-7, NC29923, a 1940 biplane still flying today. Enjoy true escapades as you soar with a noted aviatrix, World War II pilots, a freight dog, a tax evader, a crop duster, a missionary dentist, a prominent woman sculptor, a drug smuggler and an airline captain through their flying careers. An airplane alone can be a boring subject, but the people around this one are not. Learn how ...
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Aviators and armchair pilots-make room for this engaging book. Experience open-cockpit flying with the men and women who flew the antique Waco UPF-7, NC29923, a 1940 biplane still flying today. Enjoy true escapades as you soar with a noted aviatrix, World War II pilots, a freight dog, a tax evader, a crop duster, a missionary dentist, a prominent woman sculptor, a drug smuggler and an airline captain through their flying careers. An airplane alone can be a boring subject, but the people around this one are not. Learn how Waco '923 nearly met total destruction only to be rebuilt several times---from basket case to show piece. As the Prop Turns, by John Wood, fits well with other adventure books, and few airplane books contain as many engaging stories about the Waco UPF-7. A chapter for pilots describes the Waco's handling and provides operational tips. With thousands of research hours, 235 pages and 135 photographs, drawings, and maps, this airplane's memoir is sure to top the true adventure list.
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Good. The book may have minor cosmetic wear (i.e. creased spine/cover, scratches, curled corners, folded pages, minor sunburn, minor water damage, minor bent). The book may have some highlights/notes/underlined pages-Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, may not be included-Safe and Secure Mailer-No Hassle Return.
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The item is fairly worn but still readable. The book may have some cosmetic wear (i.e. creased spine/cover, scratches, curled corners, folded pages, sunburn, stains, water damage, bent, torn, damaged binding, dent). -The dust jacket if present, may be marked, and have considerable heavy wear. -The book might be ex-library copy, and may have the markings and stickers associated from the library-The book may have considerable highlights/notes/underlined pages but the text is legible-Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, may not be included-Safe and Secure Mailer-No Hassle Return.
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This is a used book in good condition and may show some signs of use or wear. This is a used book in good condition and may show some signs of use or wear.
