Warbird Recovery Book! Great read!

Paul Krumrei · **Joined:** Sun Apr 03, 2005 11:06 pm **Posts:** 1757

This is really a great book.

I was able to get a copy signed by Gordon and I suggest you get a copy of it!

Really great book!

http://www.warbirdrecovery.com/

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Warbird Recovery- A must read “don’t try this at home” story about dealing with the Russian Mafia and KGB to try and save aviation history…

Delve into the adventure of a lifetime in Warbird Recovery, as an aviation enthusiast travels to Russia to find rare World War II aircraft.

About the book
Author Gordon Page takes you on a harrowing adventure to the east and west coasts of Russia in his hunt for rare World War II aircraft. Encountering greed and bribery at every turn, Page risks his safety for a lifelong dream.

I called Mike minutes after I hung up with Peter and asked him if he would join me on an adventure to Russia to acquire a Messerschmitt 109. Once again, he laughed at me. I didn't really know anyone else who traveled as often as Mike, or who had the expertise to recognize if I was really buying a Messerschmitt 109 or a pile of junk. I practically begged him to join me - even bribing him by saying that we could come back through London for an extra day and could meet up with a mutual German friend of ours. Eventually, he began to take interest. He agreed to join me - but only for the three days that I had promised...

Before we hung up, he asked me what my wife thought about a return trip to Russia. I told him that I was just about to go buy a few dozen roses - to improve the odds of approval - but that his agreeing to go with me would go a long way with her. Hopefully.

DaveM2 · **Posted:** Thu Oct 26, 2006 4:44 pm

Second that, interesting perspective on hunting down wrecks in Russia. Now if only Jim Pearce would publish his, something mooted a few years ago.

Dave

ZuluEcho · **Joined:** Mon Aug 28, 2006 6:03 am **Posts:** 115

Yup.. it really is a great read.. I like the way they describe all the paranoia and the dear Olga!

I would recommend the book to anyone who wants to know the trials of a salvage operation.

Sgt13Echo · **Posted:** Tue Aug 23, 2011 4:51 pm

I just finished reading this book and wow, what an adventure. I am glad that I didn't travel to Russia, sounds pretty scary!

Thanks Gordon for writing this book!

JohnB · **Posted:** Tue Aug 23, 2011 5:04 pm

With all those books on folks discovering lost/forgotten cars....Cobra/Hemi/Corvette/Vincent in the Barn, Lost Hot Rods, etc. I 'd expect a good book on warbirds recovery might have generate some interest outside the hobby as well.

Sopwith · **Joined:** Tue Jan 19, 2010 2:49 pm **Posts:** 548

Well you guys made the book sound pretty interesting so I ordered my copy today.Look forward to it's arrival.I enjoy a good read.

gordonpagecolorado · **Posted:** Fri Sep 02, 2011 9:33 pm

Thanks for all the kind words on the book. Book two is about complete, this time instead of dealing with the Mafia and KGB, we are dealing with head hunters and stone money. All true, as it happened.
Look for an article on the Avro Vulcan in PilotMag soon and also follow us on Facebook for current updates. Under Spirit of Flight Center. Thanks again!

JohnH · **Posted:** Sat Oct 08, 2011 4:36 pm

Thanks to this thread. I didn't know of the book and ordered it and it made for enjoyable reading on a couple of recent trips. The book is a wild ride and I had no idea how it would end. (Not going to spoil it for prospective book buyers).

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