Robert Lee Scott was larger than life. A decorated Eagle Scout who barely graduated from high school; the young man from Macon; Georgia; with an oversize personality used dogged determination to achieve his childhood dream of becoming a famed fighter pilot. In Double Ace; veteran biographer Robert Coram; himself a Georgia man; provides readers with an unprecedented look at the defining characteristics that made "Scotty" a uniquely American hero.First capturing national attention during World War II; Scott; a West Point graduate; flew missions in China alongside the legendary "Flying Tigers;" where his reckless courage and victories against the enemy made headlines. Upon returning home; Scott's memoir; brashly titled God is My Co-Pilot; became an instant bestseller; a successful film; and one of the most important books of its time. Later in life; as a retired military general; Scott continued to add to his list of accomplishments. He traveled the entire length of China's Great Wall and helped found Georgia's Museum of Aviation; which still welcomes 400;000 annual visitors.Yet Scott's life was not without difficulty. His single-minded pursuit of greatness was offset by debilitating bouts of depression; and his brashness placed him at odds with superior officers; wreaking havoc on his career. What wealth he gained he squandered; and his numerous public affairs destroyed his relationships with his wife and child.Backed by meticulous research; Double Ace brings Scott's uniquely American character to life and captures his fascinating exploits as a national hero alongside his frustrating foibles.
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