Escape of the Pacific Clipper
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| Rating | : | 4.17 (505 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B002IC0EHC |
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| Number of Pages | : | 154 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-05-31 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
After a final stop at Trinidad, the heroic crew brought the Clipper home to New York and the final showdown.Lead by Captain Robert Ford, the Pacific Clipper and its crew flew across continents landing on lakes and rivers that had never seen a flying boat. Trapped in New Zealand after the bombing of Pearl Harbor, with all their Pacific bases under attack or captured, the valiant crew of eleven men challenged the Imperial Japanese Navy, 30,000 miles of uncharted waters, and the German Luftwaffe to try for a safe landing in America. The Pacific Clipper was launched on its maiden voyage around the world. With courage and skill, the crew of the Pacific Clipper eluded the pursuing Japanese through Australia, Indonesia, Ceylon, and India. This is a true story of adventure and suspense.In 1941, the Pacific Clipper was a technological marvel and the finest commerc
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