Amelia Earhart - Case Closed? (Historic Aviation Series) - Softcover

Roessler, Walter; Gomez, Leo; Green, Gail Lynne

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0938716247 ISBN 13: 9780938716242

Publisher: Markowski Intl, 1995

Synopsis

On July 2, 1937, in a totally capable, twin-engined airplane, America's First Lady of the Air disappeared in the South Pacafic, creating one of the 20th Century's greatest mysteries. This book, the only one on Amelia Earhart endorsed by top aviation authorities, explores the woman, the technology, the circumstances, and the intrigue. Jam-packed with facts that will inform and inspire you, you'll feel the authors' enthusiasm and love for aviation, and appreciate their attention to detail. So get into your favorite easy chair and fasten your seatbelt. You're in for an incredible journey. Discover the Answers to These Gripping Questions: Why did she disappear? Was she on a secret spy mission? Was she captured by the Japanese? Has a piece of her airplane or a shoe been found? How accurate was her navigation? Was the flight sabatoged? Was she proficient with her radios? Was she a skiiled-enough pilot? What really happened? The authors---both pilots, mechanics, and aviation experts in their own right---present the true and most accurate story. Breaking new factual and logical ground, a fascinating portrait of Amelia emerges, stripped of media hype, providing a reality known by few. A work of extensive, well documented research, superlative synthesis, and inescapable conclusion, Amelia Earhart--Case Closed? reveals the truth about this courgeous woman and her attempt to circle the globe. You'll gain a deeper understanding of and appreciation for who this corageous woman was and what she did. You'll learn the truth about what happened to her and be inspired by her determination... Patty Wagstaff, National Aerobatic Champion, says this in her Foreword: Amelia Earhart was American as apple pie. She's one of our most beloved heroines, who fascinated the word with her special charm and vision. Decades after her disappearance, we are still intriqued with her exploits, accomplishments, and life. Known to many as AE, she was on a mission, as are all great adventurers and goal achievers. Her mission was our mission and is an integral part of our culture. Amelia combined forward thinking with daring and strove for accomplishment with bravery, and that is her legacy. During the 50s and 60s when I grew up, role models weren't so designated, however, Amelia was a role model for me. People loved calling her the female Lindbergh, perhaps to explian or justify how a woman could be so capable, confident, and motivated. It was often said that she was ahead of her time, but I believe she was in tune with it. She sensed the opportunities before her and took advantage of them. The reason Amelia is still considered so great is that she forged ahead with her goals. She went up against the odds facing her as a woman, particularly in aviation. She was able to look an interviewer or camera in the eye and talk about her journey and her mission, without apologies or excuses. She never sacrificed her personality or lost her identity. She always maintained her womanhood and a certain sweetness, while participating in what was considered a man's field. She and many others knew she was a pilot, not just a woman pilot. She was able to transcend preconceived ideas about women in aviation, and advocated women doing other things only men had done. This was her gift to me as a woman, and indeed to all of us. There has never been a shortage of theories about Amelia's fate. With impeccable qualificaitons as airframe and powerplanet mechanics, pilots, and aviation experts, the authors took on a real challenge with this book.The result is a reader-friendly, provocative book that I couldn't put down. I felt like I was in the cockpit with Amelia! They present the facts, sharing the results of their well-documented research. As Amelia's life continues to inspire us, we are fortunate to have this book that reveals the truth about her life and journey.

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About the Author

LEO GOMEZ was born in Miami, Florida and mile from the Pan American seaplane base, heqadquarters for the flying boats to the Caribbean and South America. He attended school with children of Pan American pilots. Inside the school lobby were busts of Amelia Earhart amd Charles Lindbergh; these famous pioneer aviators reinforced his love for aviation. Gomez built model airplanes in his youth, served in the US Navy as an Aviation Machinist Mate, First Class, and was a rated commercial pilot. He retired after 34 years with Eastern Airplnes in the maintenance department, 25 of those as Technical Supervisor. Gomez was an active member of Eastern's new aircraft specfication committee for most transport aircraft flying back in the day. Gomez attended the following technical aviation schools: 1)US Navy Aviation Mechanist Mate School, Norfolk, VA. 2)Sperry Gyro Auto-Pilot and Insturment School, Brooklyn, NY. 3)Sperry Gyro Auto-Pilot School for current aircraft, Phoenix, AZ. 4)Lockheed PV-1 Ventura and PV-2 Harpoon School, Burbank, CA. 5)Avex Aviation Flying School, Miami, FL. While at Eastern Airlines, Gomez was qualified to maintain the following aircraft: DC-3, DC-4, DC-6, DC-7, DC-8, DC-9, Lockheed COnstellation, Lockheed Electra II, Boeing 720, Boeing 727, A-300 Airbus, and the Martin 404. Leo was active in and a past president of the Florida Highlands CHapter 173 of the Air Force Association. During his working career, he received many awards from organizations including the prestigious Major Thomas B. McGuire Award for his contribution to the AFA and aviation. Co-Author, WALTER ROESSLER, at an early age, had the priviledge to fly with Clarence Chamberlain, the second American aviation to fly across the Atlantic after Linbergh's historic flight made on May 20-21, 1927. An avid model airplane builder, he attended and graduated from the Manhattan High School of Aviation Trades in New York City. He was also active as a Civil AIr Patrol Cadet during the early years of WWII. After graduation, he enlisted in the Army Air Corps and flew as an air crew member with the 334th Troop Carrier Squadron and the 24th Composite WIng of the 6th Air Force. Most if not all of his mission wewre over the Atlantic and Caribbean Sea. He maintained a crewed in DC-3, B-17, A-20, P-38, and AT-6 type aircraft, After his military discharge, Roessler attended the Academy of Aeronautica at Laguardia FIeld, LOng Island, New York. He was a rated aircraft mechanic and private pilot, and has been employed by the Lockheed Aircraft Corporation, Caribbean Atlantic AIrplnes, and West Indies Airways of Puerto Rico. He continued his Cicil AIr Patrol service with the 52nd Wing of Puerto Rico from 1949 to 1953 as a rated pilot and Cadet Training Officer. After retiring to Sebring, Florida, he was employed as an FBO (Fixed Base Operator) for two Highland County airports. He was also a past president of the Florida Highlands Chapter 173 of the Air Force Association. IN 1988, he was awarded the Matty Laird award for his contributions to the enhancement of avition in Highlands County.

Review

A must read for anyone seeking a solution to one of the 20th Century's most controversial mysteries---the disappearance of Amelia Earhart. ROessler and Gomez build their case, fact-by-fact, for a riveting account of exactly what happened." --Doris Rich, Author, Amelia Earhart--A Biography

Brilliant...fascinating...excellent...superb. I would certainly recommend this book to anyone...I believe Roessler and Gomez are right on track. --Gene Nora Jessen, Former VP of the 99s, Women's flying organization of which Amelia Earhart was the first president

The Earhart story was factual and very good. It contained all qualitative data. --Brig. Gen. Chuck Yeager (Ret.), First person to break the sound barrier.

Edition details

• Publisher: Markowski Intl
• Publication date: 1995
• ISBN 10: 0938716247
• ISBN 13: 9780938716242
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 208