From Pigtails to Turboprops: A Pilot's Memoir
by Mrs. Linda Pool AndersonBiographies & Memoirs Book Overview
The silver flash of airplane wings just above the tree tops caught her eye. At the same time her ears were assaulted by the shriek of high-powered jet engines. The creatures, flying in pairs, soon disappeared from sight. The little 5 year-old girl ran in delight and excitement into the farm house. “Granny, Granny. I just saw two airplanes. They are so beautiful. I could even see the pilot’s face as he turned. I want to do that. Can I, Granny? Can I? “ This memory and many more fly overs by the Korean War era F86D Sabrejets never left her. One day, I will fly. Linda Pool went on with her life, taking high school, college and marriage all in stride. Then one day it happened. An old pilot looked at her and smiled when she said she had always wanted to fly. “Well, why not? I can get you an airplane ride with my buddy. Let’s make your dream come true.”