Oxcart To Airplane (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163812723)

Oxcart To Airplane is a memoir written by Rockwell Dennis Hunt, chronicling his experiences as a pilot during the Cold War era. The book begins with Hunt's time as a pilot for the CIA's Oxcart program, which developed the A-12 spy plane. Hunt provides detailed accounts of the rigorous training and testing required to fly the A-12, as well as the dangerous missions he flew over the Soviet Union and other countries.The memoir then shifts to Hunt's time as a commercial airline pilot, including his experiences flying for TWA and Pan Am. Hunt reflects on the technological advancements in aviation during his career, as well as the challenges and joys of flying for a living.Throughout the book, Hunt offers insights into the political and social climate of the Cold War era, and the impact it had on his work as a pilot. He also shares personal anecdotes about his colleagues and the people he met during his travels.Overall, Oxcart To Airplane is a fascinating memoir that provides a unique perspective on the history of aviation and espionage during the Cold War era.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Rockwell Dennis Hunt,William Sheffield Ament
ISBN-10: 1163812722
ISBN-13: 9781163812723
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 472
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.77lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.95d