FAQs

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Frequently Asked Questions

GENERAL QUESTIONS

A book, painting, supplemental book and documentary about Frank Luke are available... how are they related?

The painting and the documentary are based on the upcoming book entitled THE STAND: The Final Flight of Lt. Frank Luke, Jr. All three media are directly related and share the same name. The book came first. After a book deal was secured with Schiffer Publishing, the project was expanded to include a one-hour documentary and an original painting for the book's cover.

What if I want to get the book, print and documentary... can I buy them all in a single package?

Yes. THE STAND Super Pack is available on our Order page. It includes many special features that cannot be purchased separately, including:

Autographed copy of the book, THE STAND: The Final Flight of Lt. Frank Luke, Jr., personally inscribed to the recipient.
Matching bookmarks unavailable for separate purchase.
A limited edition print of the cover painting, autographed by Russell Smith.
A commentary booklet (THE QUEST) by the author including material that was edited out of THE STAND, WWI era photos related to Luke that did not make the final manuscript, the author's personal insight on the saga of Luke and commentary on his seven overseas expeditions in search of the truth.
A special expanded two-DVD set of the documentary The Search for THE STAND: Recreating the Final Flight of Lt. Frank Luke, Jr. In addition to the one-hour documentary, special bonus features include the making of Russell Smith's art work, the amazing re-discovery of Luke's 13th victory, French forts along Luke's section of the front line, and much more.

QUESTIONS ON THE BOOK

How do I get an autographed copy?

Only by ordering directly through this web site. All autograph requests will be honored when the order is placed on this site.

What payment options will be offered?

Check or credit card.

What is the physical size and scope of the book?

Hardcover, large 8.5x11 format, full color jacket, 320 pages, 340 photos.

QUESTIONS ABOUT THE PAINTING

Was the painting created specifically for the cover of THE STAND: The Final Flight of Lt. Frank Luke, Jr.?

Yes. Award-winning World War I aviation artist Russell Smith created the painting as a unique work for this book.

Is it historically accurate?

Yes. The painting is based on the results of archival and archeological research performed on location in France over a fifteen-year period. It is the most accurate portrayal ever created on the final moments of Lt. Frank Luke.

Will the painting be made available to the public?

Yes. Russell Smith has made an autographed, limited edition series available. They are now available for purchase. See the Order page.

QUESTIONS ON THE DOCUMENTARY

Will the documentary be made available to the public?

Yes. The documentary is now available on DVD in wide screen format and the painting has been released as a signed, limited edition print. See the Order page; all products are now available.

Will the documentary be shown on television?

Yes. Interest has been shown by two national networks. The documentary is one hour in length. However, no television contract has yet been finalized.

Who produced the documentary?

The documentary was produced by Onboard Images, a three-time winner of the International Council of Air Shows Best Video Award and provider of programming for Discovery, SPEED and ESPN.

Does the documentary have the same content and information as the book?

No. The documentary tells the inside story of how the book was written and how the final moments of Lt. Frank Luke were deciphered. The producers accompanied the Frank Luke Discovery Expedition to France in July 2007 for more than a week of shooting on location, filming every major overseas site associated with Luke and capturing the discoveries as they were made. Viewers of the documentary will see evidence as it unfolds and learn how this research solved the mystery of Luke's death.

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