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Rankin, William H.
Man Who Rode the Thunder, The
Paperback
1961, Pyramid
Condition: very good
Marine Lt. Col. William H. Rankin was streaking down the sky over the Carolina coast at close to the speed of sound in a F8U Crusader jet fighter. It was nearly 6 p.m., July 26, 1959. Flying conditions were splendid, the jet was functioning smoothly and Col. Rankin gave little thought to the black thunderheads far below. Seconds later, the most incredible 40 minutes in the history of flight began. The jet's engine thumped and rumbled - a warming light flashed on - Col. Rankin had to eject at 50,000 feet! Normally, his descent would have taken 10 minutes; this time it lasted 40, as Rankin was the airborne captive of a storm whose violence few men have ever seen, much less survived. This is the story of the life, career and training of the man who did survive this epic adventure.
Price:
22.00 CDN
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