Stranded in the Sky: The Untold Story of Pan Am Luxury Airliners Trapped on the

Description: Stranded in the Sky by Philip Jett Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description Stranded in the Sky offers a rare fresh look at Japans surprise attack on Pearl Harbor-a historical event that many may think they have heard everything about. Philip Jett shows readers that there was so much more going on in that pivotal moment in history that brought the United States into the Second World War. Publisher Description From the author of Taking Mr. Exxon and The Death of an Heir comes the untold story of four luxury airliners trapped in the Pacific Ocean on and after the Day of Infamy.In the first week of December 1941, four Pan American Airways System (Pan Am) flying clippers-the largest and most lavish transpacific airliners in the world-took off from the North American West Coast, loaded with wealthy and affluent passengers on their way to exotic destinations.On December 7, 1941, the Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service executed a surprise coordinated attack against the US naval base at Pearl Harbor. Within hours, Midway Atoll, Wake Island, Guam, and Manila-all of which were refueling stops for these Pan Am flying clippers-were targeted and bombed by the same Japanese forces that had devastated Pearl Harbor.Strandedwithin the vast boundaries of the Pacific Ocean, these civilian airlines were unexpectedly at risk of being captured orshot down by Japanese military. The assault on Pearl Harbor removed any possibility for US military assistance, and the attack of the refueling stations made it impossible for these airlines to refuel their depleting gas tanks. Alone and unreachable, Pan Am crews and their frightened passengers were left with no choice but to make their own way across the volatile Pacific Ocean, where neither land, air, nor sea could promise safety, and do their best to survive-if they could. Author Biography Philip Jett is a retired corporate and tax attorney who has represented multinational corporations, CEOs, and celebrities from the music, television, and sports industries. He is a member of various boards and organizations, including a founding member of the Nashville Writers Council. His first nonfiction book, The Death of an Heir: Adolph Coors III and the Murder That Rocked an American Brewing Dynasty, was released in September 2017 and was named one of the best true crime stories of the year by the New York Times. His second book, Taking Mr. Exxon: The Kidnapping of an Oil Giants President, was released in 2021. He has two sons, and he often volunteers for childrens causes. He lives in Nashville, Tennessee. Details ISBN 1684429374 ISBN-13 9781684429370 Title Stranded in the Sky Author Philip Jett Format Hardcover Year 2023 Pages 416 Publisher Turner Publishing Company GE_Item_ID:158392833; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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