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    Double Ace: The Life of Robert Lee Scott Jr., Pilot, Hero, and Teller of Tall Tales
    Double Ace: The Life of Robert Lee Scott Jr., Pilot, Hero, and Teller of Tall Tales
    Double Ace: The Life of Robert Lee Scott Jr., Pilot, Hero, and Teller of Tall Tales
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    Double Ace: The Life of Robert Lee Scott Jr., Pilot, Hero, and Teller of Tall Tales

    Written by Robert Coram

    Narrated by Barry Press

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    Robert Lee Scott was larger than life. A decorated Eagle Scout who barely graduated from high school, the young man from Macon, Georgia, with an oversize personality used dogged determination to achieve his childhood dream of becoming a famed fighter pilot.

    First capturing national attention during World War II, Scott, a West Point graduate, flew missions in China alongside the legendary "Flying Tigers," where his reckless courage and victories against the enemy made headlines. Upon returning home, Scott's memoir, God Is My Co-Pilot, became an instant bestseller and a successful film. Later in life, Scott traveled the entire length of China's Great Wall and helped found Georgia's Museum of Aviation.

    Yet Scott's life was not without difficulty. His single-minded pursuit of greatness was offset by bouts of depression, and his brashness placed him at odds with superior officers. What wealth he gained he squandered, and his numerous public affairs destroyed his relationships with his wife and child.

    Backed by meticulous research, Double Ace brings Scott's uniquely American character to life and captures his fascinating exploits as a national hero alongside his frustrating foibles.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherTantor Media, Inc
    Release dateAug 23, 2016
    ISBN9781515973140

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    • 4/5
      Well written and thorough. The story of an intersting, if not very likable, individual. He did some impressive things, yet seemed to have a way to damage his triumphs with an out of control ego and mouth. The author was remarkably even-handed in his treatment and did not avoid the less savory elements of his character. It is a short read, 3 evenings or so. Robert Coram is an excellent biographer who is adept at handling uneven personalities.