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“The only characteristic all airliners share is that upon proper urging they are normally capable of leaving the earth's surface.”

Quote by Ernest K. Gann

Book:Fate Is the Hunter

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Fate Is the Hunter

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Ernest K. Gann was a celebrated American aviator, writer, and speaker, born on October 13, 1910, and passing away on December 19, 1991. His career as a pilot spanned two decades, during which he flew various aircraft types and participated in numerous aviation adventures. Gann's writing, particularly his aviation novels, achieved widespread popularity and critical acclaim. more

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