riggerrob 643 #1 October 30, 2009 Did our Jim Hooper write "100 Feet Over Hell: Flying with the Men of the 220th Recon Airplane Company Over I Corps and the DMZ, Vietnam 1968-1969?" Zenith Press, 2009, 258 pp. $25. Air & Space Smithstonian magazine gave it a good review. I wonder how it compares with "The Ravens" by Christopher Robins? Is this the same DZO - turned combat reporter - who wrote "Bloodsong" and various other books about short, nasty and brutal wars in Africa? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #2 October 30, 2009 Yep. http://www.jimhooper.co.uk/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lodestar 0 #3 October 30, 2009 None other, that one and a few others that are excellent reads.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
africapete 0 #4 October 31, 2009 Excellent book, worth every cent - VERY brave men and their flying machines ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3331 137 #5 October 31, 2009 last Sunday in Alexandria Virginia I went to Col. John Fenzel's book signing at Barnes & Nobel http://www.johnfenzel.com/ I went looking for Jim Hooper's book http://www.jimhooper.co.uk/ and couldn't find it, the nice lady at customer service looked into her computer and said they were SOLD OUT and had more on order. I Jumped with the guys who invented Skydiving. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 4 #6 October 31, 2009 He sure did and it was a good read. The unit I was with operated in the same area for part of the time his brother was flying bird dogs. SparkyMy idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveJack 1 #7 October 31, 2009 You can order it on Amazon.com. That's where I got my copy. It really is a great read! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
patmoore 14 #8 November 1, 2009 Hoop is a very accomplished writer. Now living in England he's obviously highly regarded there as well! I just stopped by the local Borders Book Store. They stock it but are out of stock at the moment.DZGone.com B-4600, C-3615, D-1814, Gold Wings #326, Diamond Wings #152. If you're not living on the edge, you're taking up too much room! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mbranch202 1 #9 November 2, 2009 Saw Hooper at Z-Hills yesterday.. A copy of his book at his side. Plan on meeting up with him later in the week and get my copy signed..Mike Branch NSCSA #7 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #10 November 4, 2009 QuoteSaw Hooper at Z-Hills yesterday.. A copy of his book at his side. Plan on meeting up with him later in the week and get my copy signed.. He told me that I could purchase a copy off of the website and he would include a signature card. Edited to add: a recent pic on the SC Facebook page Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mbranch202 1 #11 November 4, 2009 If not, I have some extras at home that he signed for me..Mike Branch NSCSA #7 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim_Hooper 4 #12 November 11, 2009 Many thanks for the generous comments. The book-signings at the two National Air and Space Museums' locations last month went very well, made better by having Andy Keech - skydiver and distinguished author of the three Skies Call volumes - being there. Wish we'd had more time to sit down and reminisce with our favorite lies and jump stories. The early success of A Hundred Feet Over Hell, which has been at the top of the Air Warfare genre the last four months, has been very gratifying, with a steady stream of excellent reviews appearing, not least the one in Air & Space/Smithsonian magazine. Amazon offers the best price. http://www.amazon.com/Hundred-Feet-Over-Hell-1968-1969/dp/0760336334/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1235769491&sr=1-1 If anyone has a copy and wants it signed, gimme a shout and I'll drop a personalized bookplate in the mail. Just peel off the back and put it on the first page. Hoop - D4019 SCR242 SCS90 NSCR26 www.jimhooper.co.uk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #13 November 11, 2009 Quote ...with a steady stream of excellent reviews appearing, not least the one in Air & Space/Smithsonian magazine... We forgive you the "conversational re-creations". Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim_Hooper 4 #14 November 11, 2009 Quote Quote ...with a steady stream of excellent reviews appearing, not least the one in Air & Space/Smithsonian magazine... We forgive you the "conversational re-creations". I was hoping someone would. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3331 137 #15 November 11, 2009 Quote If anyone has a copy and wants it signed, gimme a shout and I'll drop a personalized bookplate in the mail. Just peel off the back and put it on the first page. I don't want a bookplate I want a personal note with signature. Like I got from Colonel John Fenzel. http://www.johnfenzel.com/ And I'm still pissed about not being invited to the Smithsonian signing.I Jumped with the guys who invented Skydiving. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim_Hooper 4 #16 November 12, 2009 I don't want a bookplate I want a personal note with signature. Like I got from Colonel John Fenzel. http://www.johnfenzel.com/ And I'm still pissed about not being invited to the Smithsonian signing. Steve, ol' buddy-- Ed Scott at USPA put out a note on Facebook about it, so I figured...okay, okay, so I screwed up. Anyway, attached is what a bookplate looks like. Tell me what you want on it and I'll comply. Should take about a week to reach you via snail mail. Hoop SCR242 www.jimhooper.co.uk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
katecooper 0 #17 November 12, 2009 Hi Hoop. I'd LOVE a personalized book plate for my copy. Is it easier for you to send to Florida (Where I'll be end November) or Denmark? I'll PM you the address. thanks kate Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RogerRamjet 0 #18 November 12, 2009 Hoop, If my copy arrives in time, I'm bringing it with so you can sign it for me. If not, the bookplate will do fine as it's still your signature and that's what counts See you next week! ----------------------- Roger "Ramjet" Clark FB# 271, SCR 3245, SCS 1519 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim_Hooper 4 #19 November 12, 2009 QuoteHi Hoop. I'd LOVE a personalized book plate for my copy. Is it easier for you to send to Florida (Where I'll be end November) or Denmark? I'll PM you the address. thanks kate Kate-- Your choice. Whichever address you give me, I'll have it in the mail the same day. --Hoop Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 4 #20 November 14, 2009 Here is what mine looks like, received it yesterday. Thanks Jim, SparkyMy idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1969912 0 #21 November 15, 2009 My copy arrived yesterday "Once we got to the point where twenty/something's needed a place on the corner that changed the oil in their cars we were doomed . . ." -NickDG Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim_Hooper 4 #22 November 15, 2009 Quote My copy arrived yesterday The offer stands. If you'd like a bookplate to go in it, PM me with an address. Hoop Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mbranch202 1 #23 November 16, 2009 Thanks for personally signing mine!!!!!!Mike Branch NSCSA #7 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RogerRamjet 0 #24 November 17, 2009 My copy comes tomorrow and I leave for the UK on Wednesday. Hoop is coming up to visit on Sunday. Seems to be working out for my book signing Haven't seen Hoop in something like 29 years; it should be a great time! I should have a photo or two when I get back. ----------------------- Roger "Ramjet" Clark FB# 271, SCR 3245, SCS 1519 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lodestar 0 #25 November 19, 2009 Just got my copy in the mail today.....can't wait to absorb it asap..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
