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THE STAND
The Final Flight of Lt. Frank Luke, Jr.
by Stephen Skinner

 

"My gosh! What a book... its monstrous!" - JVK

 
 
THE STAND is enormous. It is easily the biggest, most aggressive work ever attempted on Lt. Frank Luke, Jr. The original, single-spaced manuscript was nearly 500 pages in length. Nearly 400 photos were submitted to the publisher, most previously unpublished, along with almost 200,000 words of text. The book alone weighs over four pounds. THE STAND is more than twice as big as any book ever produced on the topic. 

Drawing on thousands of pages of newly discovered and unpublished material, on-site archeological work in France and dozens of interviews with the descendents of those involved, THE STAND: The Final Flight of Lt. Frank Luke, Jr. writes the last chapter on the life and death of America's most spectacular fighter pilot.

After fifteen years of research author and Telly award-winning television host Stephen Skinner pens a driving, dynamic account that fills in the blanks left behind by history after Luke died under controversial circumstances deep in enemy lines in September of 1918.
 
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... and receive special benefits not available anywhere else. Those who THE STAND from this web site will receive a personally autographed, first edition copy in addition to several free gifts.

THE STAND: The Final Flight of Lt. Frank Luke, Jr. is now available for order on this web site. 320 pages, 340 photographs (most are previously unpublished). Hard cover, large 8.5x11 format, acid-free stock, original cover art by Russell Smith.


If your speech is any indication of how good
THE STAND and the documentary will be,
we cannot wait.
- Cadet Brett Workman, US Air Force Academy

Skinner has painstakingly reviewed the town for artifacts, reviewed witness accounts and interviewed descendents.
- Glendale Republic

- Contents -
Dedication
Foreword by Barrett Tillman
Acknowledgements
Introduction

Chapter One: To Be An Ace
Chapter Two: The Waiting
Chapter Three: The Tempest
Chapter Four: The Leaving
Chapter Five: The Letter
Chapter Six: The Affidavit
Chapter Seven: The Lost Witness
Chapter Eight: 1962
Chapter Nine: The Impasse
Chapter Ten: The Puzzle
Chapter Eleven: The Other Frank Luke
Chapter Twelve: The Village
Chapter Thirteen: The Perfect Combination
Chapter Fourteen: The Stand
Chapter Fifteen: The Legacy

Appendix I: Confirmed Victories of Lt. Frank Luke, Jr.
Appendix II: Victims of Lt. Frank Luke, Jr.
Appendix III: Combat Reports of Lt. Frank Luke, Jr.
Appendix IV: The Affidavits
Appendix V: Murvaux
Appendix VI: Ground Crew of Lt. Frank Luke, Jr.
Appendix VII: Color Plates and Aircraft Flown by Lt. Frank Luke, Jr.
Appendix VIII: Character and Location Reference Chart
Appendix IX: Luke Myths and Legends
Appendix X: The Luke Monuments
Appendix XI: How to Find Locations in France Related to Lt. Frank Luke, Jr.
Appendix XII: Decorations and Citations of Lt. Frank Luke, Jr.

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