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Old September 15th 07, 08:26 AM posted to rec.aviation.piloting
John[_1_]
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Default Question about being unpressurized at higher (Class A) altitudes

On Sep 13, 1:18 pm, Jim Stewart wrote:
John wrote:
I am not at all sure if this is accurate, but Ernie Gann in his book
"Fate is the Hunter" described an episode where he was carrying troops
in the back and they were getting a bit out of hand. He climbed and
the reduced oxygen resulted in a cabin of slumbering souls. Two
caveats: I am not sure . . . but alcohol may have played a role in
the story and . . .


I've read "Fate is the Hunter" several times and I
don't remember that story. If you can think of
another Gann book that it might be in, I'd sure
like to read it.


OK Jim, lemme see. . . I dont think it is in the High and Mighty. . .
so try Gentlemen of Adventure, or Band of Brothers, or In the Company
of Eagles or maybe Hostage to Fortune which is Gann's actual
biography.

Hmmm . . . might be a good excuse to re-read his books. Although I
read the 1986 reprint of Fate is the Hunter had several episodes
editted out that appeared in the original 1961 edition. I do remember
when i re read it last, I was left kinda wondering what happened to
the book.

Take care . . .

John