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Fate Is the Hunter
Book • 1961
Published in 1961, 'Fate Is the Hunter' is a personal memoir that recounts Gann's years as a pilot, starting with his early days flying DC-2s and DC-3s for American Airlines.
The book describes the hazardous conditions of flying during the 1930s to 1950s, including technical issues, primitive navigation aids, and the high mortality rate among pilots.
Gann's narrative is both a personal account and a broader reflection on the role of fate in the lives of pilots, emphasizing the importance of experience, luck, and personal fortune in survival.
The book describes the hazardous conditions of flying during the 1930s to 1950s, including technical issues, primitive navigation aids, and the high mortality rate among pilots.
Gann's narrative is both a personal account and a broader reflection on the role of fate in the lives of pilots, emphasizing the importance of experience, luck, and personal fortune in survival.
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Fate Is the Hunter: Ernest K. Gann's Great Fortune