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LEAVING ON A JET
PLANE
By William Ippolito
The Captain's airline career is the story
of the remarkable period in the 20th century we call "The Jet Age", one
filled with adventure, tragedy, humor, good fortune and bad passengers.
We learn of the adventures of Apple Core
Annie, whose nickname "Hardcore" reveals much. There is the food fight at
35,000 feet, as 40 summer camp bound youths nearly destroy a Boeing 727,
and the Christmas Eve riot as 200 New York bound passengers "duke it out"
over no smoking seats.
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Never to be forgotten
are the tragic events where close friends are killed in senseless training
accidents and innocent passengers lives are lost in sometimes-inexplicable
circumstances. Bankruptcies, deregulation, hijackings and famous people
are all part of the memories of the veteran captain whose career spanned
the era when the jet plane became mass transportation.
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Purchase Online Now
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only
$12.95
"Leaving On A Jet
Plane"
by William Ippolito
Capt,
DAL,Retired
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Purchase by Phone
214.649.9376
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Learn More
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What People Are Saying About
"Leaving On A Jet Plane"...
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"The new non-fiction book written
by retired Captain William Ippolito of Dallas - I've just finished it and
it's a great read. I predict you won't want to put it down you get so
involved with it. You might even find your name mentioned in
it."
Captain Dave Roberts
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"I just want to thank you for
putting some of these memories down on paper for us to enjoy. I read a lot
now and this is one of the most enjoyable and meaningful books I have read
in years."
Captain Joe
Moran
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"Bill, your book arrived
yesterday.What a great job of writing. I'm already half way through it. I
just finished Tom Brokaw's book and your writing puts him to
shame."
Captain Charlie
Sitzes
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"I received your book yesterday and
read it cover to cover. What a great book, it brought back memories, tears
and cheers."
Captain Steve
Rodnan
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"I started reading it and couldn't
put it down until it was finished."
Pat Malone, Ground School
Instructor
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"I have finished your book and you
did a wonderful job of telling your story. I like the way you wove your
flashbacks into your LAXFRA trip. Once I started a chapter it was hard not
to finish the chapter."
John Bozinny,
PSA
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only
$12.95
"Leaving On A Jet
Plane"
by William Ippolito
Capt,
DAL,Retired
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Hired by Delta Air Lines on
April 1, 1963, Captain Ippolito flew nearly every aircraft operated by
Delta until his retirement in 1997. He now resides in Dallas
Texas.
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Email The Author
ph.214.649.9376
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