Takeoffs and Touchdowns: My Sixty Years of Flying

Jacob, Fred E. Intro by Lt. Gen. James H. Doolittle

Language: English

Published by Barnes Publications, 1981

0498025403 / 9780498025402

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The dustjacket is edgeworn with some short tears. With much on his time in World War II; photos throughout. Inscribed "To Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Amick It is our hope, Patty & Arthur that their are a few items in this little effort of ours, which will bring back memories of those happy bygone days. Fred & Evelyn Fred E. Jacob Major AUS-AF Ret 9/11/81". Fred E. Jacob was a barnstorming pioneer pilot who started the United Flying Octogenarians (UFO) organization. Born in St. Johns, Mich., and educated at the University of Michigan, Jacob started flying in the 1920s. He later wrote a book about his adventures over the decades called ?Takeoffs and Touchdowns.? He served as a captain in the Army Air Corps during World War II, ferrying B-17s and B-24s to England and commanding the 310th Ferrying Squadron under his longtime friend Gen. Jimmy Doolittle. Jacob, who had lived in Glendale since 1933, operated Jacob Equipment Co., which installed refrigeration and shelving in supermarkets. He was adept at photography as well as flying, and photographed many U.S. presidents.…

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Title
Takeoffs and Touchdowns: My Sixty Years of Flying
Author
Jacob, Fred E. Intro by Lt. Gen. James H. Doolittle
Publisher
Barnes Publications
Publication year
1981
Condition
Good
Dust jacket
Good
Signed
Signed by Author
Binding
Hard cover
Language
English
ISBN 10
0498025403
ISBN 13
9780498025402
Edition
First edition.
Item weight
27 ounces
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