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Marrett, an experimental test pilot for Hughes Aircraft Company from 1969 to 1989, tells the inside story of Howard Hughes, the aviation genius who set speed records in the 1930s and went on to develop some of America's most famous aircraft and weapons, becoming the country's first billionaire. B&w historical photos are included. Annotation 2004 Bo

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A masterful study of one of aviation's most enigmatic, mysterious, and fascinating figures. Thoroughly researched, cogent, and written in a vivid style, George Marrett's book is an extraordinary accomplishment, a must for anyone interested in Hughes and his remarkable contributions to aviation technology and air transport. - Dr. Richard P. Hallion former Lindbergh Professor of Aerospace History, Smithsonian Institution Very engrossing, informative, and well written . . . covers all aviation related aspects of this outstanding but erratic flier's fascinating and ultimately tragic life. - Donald S. Lopez, Deputy Director, National Air and Space Museum

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GEORGE J. MARRETT served in the U.S. Air Force and flew the F-86L SabreJet, the F-101B Voodoo, and the Douglas A-1 Skyraider, this last as a Sandy rescue pilot in the 602nd Fighter Squadron (Commando) in Thailand, completing 188 combat missions in Southeast Asia during the Vietnam War. Currently, he flies his 1945 Stinson L-5E Sentinel for air shows. He is the author of Cheating Death: Combat Air Rescues in Vietnam and Laos and Howard Hughes: Aviator.

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