Fifty years of highflying adventures, from barnstorming in prop planes to dogfighting germans to testing supersonic jets, an autobiography paperback august 1, 1997 by bob hoover author. When the us entered ww ii, hoover became an army pilot albeit as a sergeant, not a commissioned officer. The fascinating story of one of the greatest pilots of all time. Barnstormer, world war ii fighter, test pilot, aerobatic genius bob hoover is a living aviation legend, the man general james jimmy doolittle called the greatest stick and rudder pilot who ever lived. Overview hoover s dramatic dogfights as a decorated world war ii fighter cluding. Oct 26, 2016 even general yeager, perhaps the most famous test pilot of his generation, was humbled by mr. Fifty years of highflying adventures, from barnstorming in pro by hoover, bob isbn. Fifty years of highflying adventures, from barnstorming in prop planes to dogfighti no edition listed hardcover r. Frequent contributor don hollway recommends forever flying, by r. Oct 25, 2016 hoover published an autobiography, forever flying, in 1996.
An exlibrary book and may have standard library stamps. Buy this book no less an authority than jimmy doolittle. Bob hoover learned to fly at nashvilles berry field while working at a local grocery store to pay for the flight training. We did a search for other books with a similar title, and found some results for. A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. His daring escape from the nazis infamous stalag i prison campwhen he stole a german plane. Fifty years of highflying adventures from barnstorming in prop planes to dogfighting germans to testing supersonic jets by r. Buy the paperback book forever flying by bob hoover at indigo. You can read about bobs career in his own book, forever flying, and in countless other chapters, essays and online links, including the. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. Bob hoover, aviator whose aerobatic stunts are legend. Bob hoover 1997, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. Fifty years of highflying adventures, from barnstorming in prop.
Hoovers career spans the history of american aviation, and now he tells his amazing story with all the. Click the button below to open another tab and view available offers from. Forever flying book by bob hoover official publisher page. The most recent film was created by the bob hoover project and is titled flying the feathered edge. Fifty years of highflying adventures, from barnstorming in prop planes to dogfighti no edition listed hardcover. What an incredible man, incredible story, and incredible filmmaking. Fifty years of high flying adventures, from barnstorming in prop planes to dogfighting germans to testing supersonic jets. In aviation circles, he is often referred to as the pilots pilot. Forever flying by bob hoover 9780671537616 booktopia. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. He overcome this by flying those maneuvers that made him feel the worst, until he was finally able to. Bob and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The great aviators he has known, such as orville wright, eddie rickenbacker, charles lindbergh. Bob hoover, and the documentary flying the feathered edge.
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Bob hoover, a storied airman who belies the aviation adage that there are old pilots and bold pilots but no old, bold pilots. We are offering forever flying, fifty years of high flying adventures, from barnstorming in prop planes to dogfighting germans to testing supersonic jets. He was held for over a year in a german pow camp after eventually escaping and flying to safety. Bob hoover barnstormer, world war ii fighter, test pilot, aerobatic genius bob hoover is a living aviation legend, the man general james jimmy doolittle called the greatest stick and rudder. Robert anderson bob hoover january 24, 1922 october 25, 2016 was an american fighter pilot, test pilot, flight instructor, and recordsetting air show aviator hoover flew spitfires in the united states army air forces during world war ii and was shot down in 1944 off the coast of france. We are offering forever flying, fifty years of highflying adventures, from barnstorming in prop planes to dogfighting germans to testing supersonic jets. He began by taking a few flying lessons and discovered to his great disappointment that he was prone to airsickness. Robert anderson bob hoover january 24, 1922 october 25, 2016 was an american fighter. Military aviation history test pilot hoover forever flying. Get forever flying by bob hoover ebook quu free ebook pdf. Bob hoovers story is one of perseverance and determination that will appeal to anyone. Even general yeager, perhaps the most famous test pilot of his generation, was humbled by mr.
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