China Legacy - Softcover
In 1948 the Second World War is over, but mercenary pilot James Williamson is still flying for the legendary Clair Chennault in China. The sands of time, however, are running out for the Nationalists and in the ensuing exodus before advancing Communist armies, Williamson escapes into Burma taking with him a young Chinese refugee. To get the girl out he forfeits a share of smuggled contraband, but it s a decision he never regrets, even as they struggle to remain ahead of a CIA agent intent on their demise. Forced into a competition he never intended, Williamson and the girl range through Burma and Thailand in search of a treasure that was supposedly lost over the Himalayas during the latter stages of WW-II. Quest for the fortune has cost several lives by the time Williamson is drawn into the search, but now the question is, will theirs be added to the list?
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About the Author:
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Donald R. Dickinson Don has a varied background to draw upon for his writing, including several years residence in Asia as a partner in a construction company, and involvement in numerous aspects of the aviation field. He was a member of the IAC (International Aerobatic Club) for several years, competing in the western United States, and has flown as a charter pilot. An interest in auto racing saw him driving in the early days of drag racing, and as the owner of a sprint car. He competed in motorcycle racing as a flat-track racer in Oregon and Washington, and as manager-mechanic in California. Don has been involved in real estate development for several years in Oregon. His recent publication credentials include semi-technical and historical articles for nationally circulated magazines. He has written several full-length novels, soon to be published, and many short stories. Donald is married and lives in Oregon.
Review:
Don Dickinson's China Legacy is an exciting and satisfying read. For the adventure aficionado its race through China, Burma and Thailand keep the pages turning. For aviation enthusiasts, China Legacy develops around numerous historical and factual aeronautical events and equipment, central of which is a B-25 weather plane flying the Burma Hump. China Legacy is a rare combination of an adventure story steeped in accurate aviation details. Enjoy! --Tom Benenson, Senior Editor, Flying Magazine
Don Dickinson's China Legacy is an action packed adventure immersed in history, which takes its readers not only through China, Burma and Thailand, but also into the world of aviation. Through the eyes of mercenary pilot, James Williamson and the young Chinese girl he rescues, the reader will unravel a mystery and fly with some of the men who conquered the infamous Hump . Conducting an oral history program at the Evergreen Aviation Museum, I meet US veterans every week, and China Legacy brings to life stories I've heard firsthand from those who were actually there. --Katherine Huit, Director of Collections, Evergreen Aviation Museum, Home of the Spruce Goose.
China Legacy takes you on an exciting ride over and through China, Burma, and Thailand, from the latter days of World War Two through the fall of Chiang Kai Shek's Nationalist China. The tough mercenary pilot and the war-hardened, young Chinese girl, truly represent an era. Aviation related sequences are obviously written by a pilot, and gritty locations by someone who's lived in the Orient. A great read. --Mike Plowman, Retired airline pilot and veteran of thousnds of hours flying DC-3s in Asia.
Don Dickinson's China Legacy is an action packed adventure immersed in history, which takes its readers not only through China, Burma and Thailand, but also into the world of aviation. Through the eyes of mercenary pilot, James Williamson and the young Chinese girl he rescues, the reader will unravel a mystery and fly with some of the men who conquered the infamous Hump . Conducting an oral history program at the Evergreen Aviation Museum, I meet US veterans every week, and China Legacy brings to life stories I've heard firsthand from those who were actually there. --Katherine Huit, Director of Collections, Evergreen Aviation Museum, Home of the Spruce Goose.
China Legacy takes you on an exciting ride over and through China, Burma, and Thailand, from the latter days of World War Two through the fall of Chiang Kai Shek's Nationalist China. The tough mercenary pilot and the war-hardened, young Chinese girl, truly represent an era. Aviation related sequences are obviously written by a pilot, and gritty locations by someone who's lived in the Orient. A great read. --Mike Plowman, Retired airline pilot and veteran of thousnds of hours flying DC-3s in Asia.
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- PublisherNobleseal Publishing Co.
- Publication date2006
- ISBN 10 0977943208
- ISBN 13 9780977943203
- BindingMass Market Paperback
- Edition number1
- Number of pages428
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