THE FLIGHT: CHARLES LINDBERGH'S DARING AND IMMORTAL 1927 TRANSATLANTIC is a flier's-eye account of this legendary journey. Told from the unique perspective from the acclaimed aviation historian who had exclusive access to primary sources and archives, family letters, and Lindbergh's personal diary and writings. The author made numerous transatlantic crossings and spells out the dangers, uncertainties and heroic acomplishment.
THIS COPY (shown below) was hand signed by Dan Hampton on the half-title page at his home. It is a new, unread first edition opened only for signing and comes with a certificate authenticating the signature. Published in May, 2017 by William Morrow, an imprint of Harpercollins.
DAN HAMPTON (pictured below from our Wall of Fame) is a retired Air Force pilot who flew 151 combat missions with a total of 726 career combat hours. He fought in The Gulf War, The Kosova War and the Iraq War. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Air Medal with Valor , the Meritorious Service Medal and the Purple Heart. He flew the famous F16, known as the Wild Weasels whose mission was to hunt down and destroy Surface-To-Air missile sites (SAM), considered the most dangerous job in the air. Thank you Dan Hampton for signing our books.
