Adventures of a China Pilot: Flying for Chiang and Chennault - Tapa dura

Smith, Felix

 
9781574880519: Adventures of a China Pilot: Flying for Chiang and Chennault
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ISBN 10: 1574880519 ISBN 13: 9781574880519
Editorial: Brassey's Inc, 1995

Sinopsis

At the end of World War II, young American pilot Felix Smith had to choose between returning home to a job with a commercial airline and remaining in Asia. Life in the Midwest, however, could not compete with the seductive mystique of China, so Smith chose to stay, becoming one of the first pilots to fly for General Clair Chennault's Civil Air Transport (CAT). Chennault, famous as the founder of the mercenary organization, dubbed as the "Flying Tigers", late established the CAT to fly food and medical supplies into devastated post-war China. For over 30 years, Smith lived as a civilian among the local people and flew over 8 million miles on flights of mercy - flights that cost the lives of many of his comrades.

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At the end of World War II, young American pilot Felix Smith had to choose between returning home to a job with a commercial airline and remaining in Asia. Life in the Midwest, however, could not compete with the seductive mystique of China, so Smith chose to stay, becoming one of the first pilots to fly for General Clair Chennault's Civil Air Transport (CAT). Chennault, famous as the founder of the mercenary organization, dubbed as the "Flying Tigers", late established the CAT to fly food and medical supplies into devastated post-war China. For over 30 years, Smith lived as a civilian among the local people and flew over 8 million miles on flights of mercy - flights that cost the lives of many of his comrades.

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Editorial
Brassey's Inc
Año de publicación
1995
Idioma
Inglés
ISBN 10 
1574880519
ISBN 13 
9781574880519
Encuadernación
Tapa dura
Número de edición
1
Número de páginas
320
Contacto del fabricante
no disponible
Persona responsable
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