Howard Hughes by George J Marrett

Howard Hughes by George J Marrett

Moving account of this most charismatic and elusive of aviators Provides details of Hughess top-secret airfield outside Los Angeles George Marrett, a test pilot for Howard Hughes, tells a fascinating insiders account of the aviation genius who set speed records in the 1930s and went on to develop some of Americas most famous aircraft ...

A masterful study of one of aviation's most enigmatic, mysterious, and fascinating figuresThoroughly researched, cogent, and written in a vivid style, George Marrett's book is an extraordinary accomplishment, a must for anyone interested in Hughes and his remarkable contributions to aviation technology and air transport."- Dr. Richard P. Hallion former Lindbergh Professor of Aerospace History, Smithsonian Institution

"Very engrossing, informative, and well written . . . covers all aviation related aspects of this outstanding but erratic flier's fascinating and ultimately tragic life." - Donald S. Lopez, Deputy Director, National Air and Space Museum

GEORGE J. MARRETT served in the U.S. Air Force and flew the F-86L SabreJet, the F-101B Voodoo, and the Douglas A-1 Skyraider, this last as a Sandy rescue pilot in the 602nd Fighter Squadron (Commando) in Thailand, completing 188 combat missions in Southeast Asia during the Vietnam War. Currently, he flies his 1945 Stinson L-5E Sentinel for air shows. He is the author of Cheating Death: Combat Air Rescues in Vietnam and Laos and Howard Hughes: Aviator.

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ISBN 13	9781591145103
ISBN 10	1591145104
Title	Howard Hughes
Author	George J Marrett
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Naval Institute Press
Year published	2004-09-20
Number of pages	256
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