PRIVATE PILOT Magazine, October 1995:
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  PILOT'S BOOKSHELF
  Compiled by Jennifer S. Gwosdof

  FLAMBOYANT FLYING
          WHAT IT IS:  Carroll V. Glines' ROSCOE TURNER, AVIATION'S
  MASTER SHOWMAN is the first full account of the life of American
  daredevil aviator Roscoe Turner, according to the Smithsonian
  Institution Press.  Glines is the author of 27 other aviation-related
  books and is the resident scholar at the Doolittle Library at the
  University of Texas in Dallas.

          The author had complete access to Turner's personal papers,
  photographs and memorabilia while compiling this biography.  The book
  begins with Turner's childhood days in Corinth, Mississippi, covers
  his distinguished career as an aviator and even documents his life
  after retiring from his air racing days.  Hardcover, illustrated, 340
  pages.

          WHO NEEDS IT:  Those interested in learning more about the
  aerial showmanship and barnstorming days of this daredevil aviator.

          WHAT IT COSTS:  $29.95

          WHERE TO FIND ONE:  This book may be ordered from Smithsonian
  Institution Press, P.O.Box 960, Herndon, VA 22070; telephone
  800/782-4612.  Include $3.25 for postage and handling.




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