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Retired US Army Pilot speaking at the Dover Public Library
Date and Time
Tuesday Jul 7, 2015
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM EDTRetired US Army Pilot speaking at the...Description
Robert Curtis, a retired Air Force pilot and author from Exeter, will be speaking at the Dover Public Library on July 7th at 7pm. Robert will read from his book "Surprised at Being Alive: An Accidental Helicopter Pilot in Vietnam and Beyond" and take questions about his experiences. Copies of his book will be available for purchase at the event.
With over 5000 hours – “mishap free” as he says in his recently released book ‘Surprised at Being Alive’ - on a wide range of aircraft including the Sea King Mk4, Robert served with the US Army, the US Army National Guard, the US Marine Corps and the Royal Navy. Robert also has 980 hours of combat flight time in Vietnam as the Aircraft Commander of a CH-47C.
Robert’s book tells of his thrilling helicopter exploits with four Armed Services, including the Royal Navy, bringing together stories and memoirs from over 5000 flying hours and from many different countries, the book brings to life the dangers and thrills of life as a helicopter pilot. The Dover Public Library is pleased to welcome Robert as part of their Adult Summer Reading program “Escape the Ordinary” which highlights heroes and extraordinary people in our community. Robert’s career in the armed forces is a wonderful example of heroes in our community.
Library Hours are Mon.-Wed. 9am-8:30pm, Thu.-Fri. 9am-5:30pm and Sat. 9am-1pm. For more information call the Library at 603-516-6050. The program is free and open to the public.
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