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Let's Take 'em Flyin'
About this book
Embark on a journey with retired U.S. Air Force lieutenant colonel Bill Powley as he recounts his 23-year career.
A seasoned fighter pilot, flight instructor, and test pilot, Powley's memoir takes you through his time at the Air Force Academy, highlighting his unwavering dedication to aviation safety and flight instruction. His impact extends beyond military service, with the establishment of the FLIGHT Foundation, showcasing his enduring legacy. This memoir offers a deep dive into the challenges and triumphs of a life devoted to aviation excellence.
"Let’s Take ‘em Flyin’" serves as both a tribute to those in the clouds and an inspiration for aspiring aviators. It provides a glimpse into the nation's top high school Aerospace Science Program, all through Powley's remarkable journey.
A seasoned fighter pilot, flight instructor, and test pilot, Powley's memoir takes you through his time at the Air Force Academy, highlighting his unwavering dedication to aviation safety and flight instruction. His impact extends beyond military service, with the establishment of the FLIGHT Foundation, showcasing his enduring legacy. This memoir offers a deep dive into the challenges and triumphs of a life devoted to aviation excellence.
"Let’s Take ‘em Flyin’" serves as both a tribute to those in the clouds and an inspiration for aspiring aviators. It provides a glimpse into the nation's top high school Aerospace Science Program, all through Powley's remarkable journey.
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Publisher
Histria PerspectivesYear
2025eBook ISBN
9781592115266Subtopic
Military BiographiesTable of contents
- Contents
- Preface
- Chapter 1 Bob Gomez (1967-1970)
- Chapter 2 Baltimore, Maryland (1945-1963)
- Chapter 3 Colorado Springs, Colorado (1963-1967)
- Chapter 4 Lubbock, Texas (1967-1968)
- Chapter 5 Myrtle Beach, South Carolina (1971-1974)
- Chapter 6 Bill Delaplane (1973-1974)
- Chapter 7 Eglin AFB, Florida (1974-1977)
- Chapter 8 Fort Worth, Texas (1977-1981)
- Chapter 9 Honolulu, Hawaii (1982-1986)
- Chapter 10 My Savior Cometh (1984-1986)
- Chapter 11 Eglin AFB Again (1986-1990)
- Chapter 12 Six Months Foot Loose and Fancy Free (January-July 1991)
- Chapter 13 Unicoi County High School Erwin, Tennessee (1991-2001)
- Chapter 14 The Flight Program (1991-present)
- Chapter 15 Sullivan South High School Kingsport, Tennessee (2001-2015)
- Chapter 16 Best Weekend Ever (November 2013)
- Chapter 17 Second Retirement (2013-2024+)
- Chapter 18 Fishing (1973-present)
- Chapter 19 Florence (Nanny) Powley (1898-1996) and Herb (1918-1943)
- Chapter 20 Ralph Hood (2002-2022)
- Epilogue
- Glossary of Terms
- About The Author
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