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Voyager is the compelling, firsthand account of one of the most audacious feats in aviation history: the first non-stop, non-refuelled flight around the globe. Written by pilots Jeana Yeager and Dick Rutan alongside Phil Patton, this narrative captures the relentless six-year pursuit of a seemingly impossible dream.
The authors recount the meticulous design and construction of the Voyager aircraft—a craft weighing less than a car yet engineered to traverse the planet—and the gruelling nine-day journey that pushed both machine and crew to their absolute limits. From the unpredictable winds of the Mojave Desert to the high-stakes mechanical failures over the Pacific, the book offers an intimate view of the endurance required to achieve such a landmark triumph. Beyond the technical brilliance, it is a human story of resilience, exploring the individual journeys of Yeager and Rutan that led them to this extraordinary partnership. A gripping testament to courage and pioneering spirit, Voyager is an essential read for anyone inspired by the boundless potential of human ambition and the true meaning of exploration.
Used (good, see images, some yellowing and some cover wear) Hardcover ISBN 0394552660
