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Double ace, the life of Robert Lee Scott Jr., pilot, hero, and teller of tall tales, Robert Coram

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Double ace, the life of Robert Lee Scott Jr., pilot, hero, and teller of tall tales, Robert Coram

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages [305]-310) and index

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individual biography

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illustrationsplates

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Double ace

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

918994595

Responsibility statement

Robert Coram

Sub title

the life of Robert Lee Scott Jr., pilot, hero, and teller of tall tales

Summary

"Robert Lee Scott was larger than life.... First capturing national attention during World War II, Scott, a West Point graduate, flew missions in China alongside the legendary 'Flying Tigers, ' where his reckless courage and victories against the enemy made headlines. Upon his return home, Scott's memoir, brashly titled God is My Co-Pilot, became an instant bestseller ... Later in life, as a retired military general, Scott continued to add to his list of accomplishments. He traveled the entire length of China's Great Wall and helped found Georgia's Museum of Aviation, which still welcomes 400,000 annual visitors. Yet Scott's life was not without difficulty. His single-minded pursuit of greatness was offset by debilitating bouts of depression, and his brashness placed him at odds with superior officers, wreaking havoc on his career. What wealth he gained he squandered, and his numerous public affairs destroyed his relationships with his wife and child. Backed by meticulous research, Double Ace brings Scott's uniquely American character to life and captures his fascinating exploits as a national hero alongside his frustrating foibles."--Jacket flaps

Table Of Contents

Georgia boy -- Failure -- West Point -- Bugling -- Flying and driving -- Learning the trade -- Dark nights of the soul -- The fortress falls -- Wedding bells and distant trumpets -- Extra duty -- Orchids and pigs and, oh my, the training command -- California dreaming -- War tocsins -- "You are not blooded" -- Hold my beer ... -- The flight to destiny -- At the end of the world -- The Hump -- Flying Tiger -- Glory -- Leaving China -- Home is the hero -- On the road again -- The book ... and the movie -- Good reviews ... and bad -- Movie star -- Chiaroscuro -- Twilight -- The more things change ... -- Still in the race -- Resurrection -- At last -- One more mission -- Mission accomplished

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Life of Robert Lee Scott Jr., pilot, hero, and teller of tall talesDouble ace, Robert Lee Scott Jr., pilot, hero, and teller of tall talesRobert Lee Scott Jr., pilot, hero, and teller of tall tales

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