Freedom Flight
The True Story of the Cold War's Greatest Escape
$37.37
- Paperback
256 pages
- Release Date
22 May 2017
Summary
On the afternoon of Friday 13 July 1956, seven desperate young people boarded a commercial flight in the People’s Republic of Hungary with the intention of hijacking it (the first in history), diverting it to West Germany and claiming political asylum. They had no weapons, no map, and no idea whether the plane carried enough fuel to get them there. They would have to brave the gun of the security officer on board, the wild manoeuvres of the pilot, the Russian MiG fighters in hot pursuit, and…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780750982368 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0750982365 |
| Author: | Frank Iszak |
| Publisher: | The History Press Ltd |
| Imprint: | The History Press Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 256 |
| Release Date: | 22 May 2017 |
| Weight: | 282g |
| Dimensions: | 198mm x 129mm |
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About The Author
Frank Iszak
Following his daring escape to the West, FRANK ISZAK received political asylum before moving to America. He has worked as a chemist, publisher, public speaker and a martial artist. Today, he teaches yoga in San Diego with his wife, Serpil.
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