Jackie Cochran the Autobiography of the Greatest Woman Pilot in Aviation History

Jacqueline Cochran and Maryann Bucknum Brinley

ISBN 10: 055305211X / ISBN 13: 9780553052114

Published by Bantam, 1987

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pp.358 with index b/w plates clean tight copy some crimping to top spine d/j else slight edge and corner wear front top right corner price sticker glue remnant Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Seller Inventory # 027293

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Title: Jackie Cochran the Autobiography of the ...

Publisher: Bantam

Publication Date: 1987

Binding: Hard Cover

Book Condition: Fine

Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine

Edition: First.

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Synopsis:

Traces Cochran's life from her childhood in poverty to her experiences creating a cosmetic empire, becoming a pilot and setting airspeed records and winning races, and becoming involved in politics and government

From Publishers Weekly:

Excerpts here from the late Cochran's own accounts of her flying exploitsshe died in 1980alternate with adulatory quotes from friends and associates testifying to the extraordinary vitality (despite poor health) and indomitable spirit of the world-famous aviatrix and business entrepreneur. By dint of sheer energy and determination, the teenage orphan escaped the poverty of Florida migrant sawmill camps and, forsaking nursing for hairdressing, moved to New York City. She soon acquired a chain of beauty salons and founded a cosmetic company that bore her name. Her career in aviation stemmed from her marriage to tycoon aircraft manufacturer Floyd Odlum, and she subsequently broke more speed, altitude and distance records than any other pilot, male or female, in aviation history. During World War II, Cochran created WASPS, a women's plane-ferrying corps, lobbied for a separate air force and served as a consultant to NASA. Brinley, who assembled this book, is a freelance journalist. Photos not seen by PW. BOMC selection.
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