See Michael and crew parachuting out of a wildly oscillating B-17 Flying Fortress. Sit in the cockpit of his huge B-29 Superfortress Receiver braving enormous hazards as he delicately maneuvers within 25 feet of the tanker to take on fuel through the highly acclaimed Boeing boom inflight refueling system. Experience his adventures flying a 36-year old DC-3 in famine relief in Ethopia. Read his exciting stories during 60 years of flying.
"Youngsters have started with us as office boys and are now holding top positions. Marvin Michael, for example, is one of the top engineering test pilots of the country." J.Earl Schaefer, VP and General Manager, Boeing Wichita
"A fast-moving inside look at the development of aviation from the war years and into the jet age. you will experience hair-raising high altitude drama and heart-wrenching tragedy." Bruce Kennedy, Chairman Emeritus, Alaska Airlines
"The remarkable saga of a young man who had to forego many comforts of life to obtain his training. An exciting and informative success story. An inspiration to young people." C.Davis Weyerhaeuser, VP, Land Management, Weyerhaeuser Co.
About Marvin Michael:
Marvin Michael hold BS and MS degrees in aeronautical engineering from the University of Michigan. In his 35 years at Boeing, he held jobs from office boy to test pilot. he earned the Silver C soaring badge and is a Hall of Fame member of the OX5 Aviation Pioneers. He flew an airplane as a pilot-in-command after his 80th birthday, becoming a member of the United Flying Octogenarians. Prize winning author Michael has written numerous articles on aviation and other subjects.
