Encore - Hardcover
A spine-tingling story of an experiment by the Department of Defense to increase the useful life of U.S. tactical pilots. Four 65-year-old retired U.S. Navy fighter pilots volunteer for an experimental program conducted at the Naval Aeromedical Institute in Pensacola, Florida using a cocktail of wonder drugs developed by the National Institute of Health. These crusty aviators advance through the increasingly demanding phases of the experiment, achieving spectacular results. They are put back into training airplanes and proceed to “burn up the course”. The reversal of their aging process also has some interesting side-effects on their family relationships. Their wives threaten to end their husbands’ participation unless they are included in the experiment. Next, the pilots advance to fleet fighter planes and end up deploying on an aircraft carrier to the Western Pacific flying Tomcat fighters. In an action-packed “incident” over the Sea of Japan they tangle with Nort Korean SU-27 fighters they realize the culmination of their wildest dreams. The story is an enlightening look at what happens when the aging process is reversed in four people involved in one of the world’s most hazardous professions; and what happens when their wives become part of the experiment.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author:
Paul Gillcrist, retired Navy flag officer and fighter pilot has written ten books about tactical aviation. He was awarded 17 combat decorations for 167 missions over Vietnam. He flew from 16 carriers, flew as strike leader for the movie: “Tora, Tora, Tora” and was advisor for the TV show, “JAG”.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisheriUniverse
- Publication date2005
- ISBN 10 0595839665
- ISBN 13 9780595839667
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages244
Buy New
Learn more about this copy
US$ 20.99
Shipping:
US$ 3.99
Within U.S.A.
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
Stock Image
Encore
Published by
iUniverse
(2005)
ISBN 10: 0595839665
ISBN 13: 9780595839667
New
Hardcover
Quantity: > 20
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: New. Seller Inventory # ABLIING23Feb2416190070440
Buy New
US$ 20.99
Convert currency
Stock Image
Buy New
US$ 26.98
Convert currency
Stock Image
Encore
Published by
iUniverse
(2005)
ISBN 10: 0595839665
ISBN 13: 9780595839667
New
Hardcover
Quantity: > 20
Seller:
Rating
Book Description HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # L1-9780595839667
Buy New
US$ 28.74
Convert currency
Stock Image
Encore
Published by
iUniverse
(2005)
ISBN 10: 0595839665
ISBN 13: 9780595839667
New
Hardcover
Quantity: > 20
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: New. PRINT ON DEMAND Book; New; Fast Shipping from the UK. No. book. Seller Inventory # ria9780595839667_lsuk
Buy New
US$ 25.08
Convert currency
Stock Image
Encore
Published by
iUniverse
(2005)
ISBN 10: 0595839665
ISBN 13: 9780595839667
New
Hardcover
Quantity: > 20
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Hardback. Condition: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days. Seller Inventory # C9780595839667
Buy New
US$ 28.67
Convert currency
Stock Image
Encore
Published by
iUniverse
(2005)
ISBN 10: 0595839665
ISBN 13: 9780595839667
New
Hardcover
Quantity: > 20
Seller:
Rating
Book Description HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # L1-9780595839667
Buy New
US$ 25.58
Convert currency
Seller Image
Encore
Print on Demand
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Buch. Condition: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - A spine-tingling story of an experiment by the Department of Defense to increase the useful life of U.S. tactical pilots. Four 65-year-old retired U.S. Navy fighter pilots volunteer for an experimental program conducted at the Naval Aeromedical Institute in Pensacola, Florida using a cocktail of wonder drugs developed by the National Institute of Health. These crusty aviators advance through the increasingly demanding phases of the experiment, achieving spectacular results. They are put back into training airplanes and proceed to 'burn up the course'. The reversal of their aging process also has some interesting side-effects on their family relationships. Their wives threaten to end their husbands' participation unless they are included in the experiment. Next, the pilots advance to fleet fighter planes and end up deploying on an aircraft carrier to the Western Pacific flying Tomcat fighters. In an action-packed 'incident' over the Sea of Japan they tangle with Nort Korean SU-27 fighters they realize the culmination of their wildest dreams. The story is an enlightening look at what happens when the aging process is reversed in four people involved in one of the world's most hazardous professions; and what happens when their wives become part of the experiment. Seller Inventory # 9780595839667
Buy New
US$ 50.66
Convert currency
Seller Image
Encore
Published by
iUniverse
(2005)
ISBN 10: 0595839665
ISBN 13: 9780595839667
New
Hardcover
Quantity: > 20
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: New. Dieser Artikel ist ein Print on Demand Artikel und wird nach Ihrer Bestellung fuer Sie gedruckt. KlappentextrnrnA spine-tingling story of an experiment by the Department of Defense to increase the useful life of U.S. tactical pilots.nnFour 65-year-old retired U.S. Navy fighter pilots volunteer for an experimental program conducted at the Na. Seller Inventory # 446995618
Buy New
US$ 41.27
Convert currency