Warbird Recovery: The Hunt for a Rare World War II Plane in Siberia, Russia by G

Description: Warbird Recovery by Gordon R. Page April Fools Day, 1992. Author Gordon R. Page receives a call from a business associate offering him the chance to travel to Russia in hopes of acquiring a rare World War II fighter plane. Hes waited for this call for years-and its not a joke. Packed with action, intrigue, and danger, Warbird Recovery delivers Pages gripping true story of his journey to Russia to recover the aircraft and fulfill a lifelong dream.In bitter winter conditions, Page journeys to St. Petersburg, Russia, in an attempt to recover a rare German Bf 109 fighter plane. But everything about traveling in the former Soviet Union only reinforces the vast differences between cultures. Placing a call, buying lunch, and even riding in a taxi-to say nothing of buying an aircraft-prove to be strange and dangerous.Putting his life at risk, Page discovers that he must learn to negotiate and have plenty of cash on hand to ensure both his safety and his return to the United States. Yet nothing can compare to the excitement he experiences upon finding lost aircraft. Unfortunately, chasing a childhood dream just might cost him his life. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description April Fools Day, 1992. Author Gordon R. Page receives a call from a business associate offering him the chance to travel to Russia in hopes of acquiring a rare World War II fighter plane. Hes waited for this call for years-and its not a joke. Packed with action, intrigue, and danger, Warbird Recovery delivers Pages gripping true story of his journey to Russia to recover the aircraft and fulfill a lifelong dream. In bitter winter conditions, Page journeys to St. Petersburg, Russia, in an attempt to recover a rare German Bf 109 fighter plane. But everything about traveling in the former Soviet Union only reinforces the vast differences between cultures. Placing a call, buying lunch, and even riding in a taxi-to say nothing of buying an aircraft-prove to be strange and dangerous. Putting his life at risk, Page discovers that he must learn to negotiate and have plenty of cash on hand to ensure both his safety and his return to the United States. Yet nothing can compare to the excitement he experiences upon finding lost aircraft. Unfortunately, chasing a childhood dream just might cost him his life. Details ISBN0595864228 Author Gordon R. Page Short Title WARBIRD RECOVERY Pages 208 Language English ISBN-10 0595864228 ISBN-13 9780595864225 Media Book Format Hardcover DEWEY B Year 2007 Publisher iUniverse Imprint iUniverse Subtitle The Hunt for a Rare World War II Plane in Siberia, Russia Country of Publication United States Illustrations black & white illustrations UK Release Date 2007-04-18 AU Release Date 2007-04-18 NZ Release Date 2007-04-18 US Release Date 2007-04-18 Publication Date 2007-04-18 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:94221918;

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