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Ernest K. Gann’s classic memoir offers an up‑close and thrilling account of the early days of commercial aviation, detailing the triumphs and terrors of pilots who flew when the industry was still in its infancy. Drawing from his own experiences, Gann takes readers into the cockpit to describe the often perilous nature of the profession during a time when flying was anything but routine.
First publish date: 1961
Genre: Memoir/Professional Memoir
Authors: Ernest K. Gann
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