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When Hollywood Ruled The Skies - Volumes 1 through 4 by Bruce Oriss


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Pat Carry
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I just finished reading Tex Hill's book, "Tex Hill: Flying Tiger". Its a great read and I highly recommend it! Has anyone else read it? All I know is he has some great guardian angels!
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Yeah, it is a good book. I've got a signed copy that I treasure.

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Pat,
More info per your email. P-40E 41-5709 fuselage from the Aluetian Islands and wings from Russia.

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As I recall, last summer there was someone on this board that knew Mr Hill and could get books personally autographed. Are they still around and available? I'll be gone for the weekend camping, and won't be able to reply if so, until Sunday eve.............

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Hi Roger, I got my autographed copy from someone here but I can not remember just who it was.
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Owen Miller
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Try here fellas.

http://www.texhill.com/
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Gen. Hill also shows up fairly often to airshows here in San Antonio...

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Pat, Glad you enjoyed the book! ( the one who sent it to you)

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Hi Tim, I forgot just who sent the book. Thanks again. It was a great book. Pat
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