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riggerrob

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Oct 30, 2009, 9:39 AM

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Did our Jim Hooper write 100 Feet Over Hell?	Can't Post

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?

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Oct 30, 2009, 9:47 AM

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Re: [riggerrob] Did our Jim Hooper write 100 Feet Over Hell? [In reply to]	Can't Post

Yep. http://www.jimhooper.co.uk/

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Oct 30, 2009, 11:12 AM

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Re: [JohnRich] Did our Jim Hooper write 100 Feet Over Hell? [In reply to]	Can't Post

None other, that one and a few others that are excellent reads....

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Oct 30, 2009, 5:24 PM

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Re: [riggerrob] Did our Jim Hooper write 100 Feet Over Hell? [In reply to]	Can't Post

Excellent book, worth every cent - VERY brave men and their flying machines ...

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Oct 30, 2009, 6:59 PM

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Re: [riggerrob] Did our Jim Hooper write 100 Feet Over Hell? [In reply to]	Can't Post

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. Cool

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Oct 30, 2009, 7:20 PM

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Re: [riggerrob] Did our Jim Hooper write 100 Feet Over Hell? [In reply to]	Can't Post

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.

Sparky

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Oct 31, 2009, 8:46 AM

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Re: [riggerrob] Did our Jim Hooper write 100 Feet Over Hell? [In reply to]	Can't Post

You can order it on Amazon.com. That's where I got my copy.

It really is a great read!

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Nov 1, 2009, 10:45 AM

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Re: [SkydiveJack] Did our Jim Hooper write 100 Feet Over Hell? [In reply to]	Can't Post

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.

(This post was edited by patmoore on Nov 1, 2009, 2:02 PM)

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Nov 2, 2009, 7:05 AM

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Re: [patmoore] Did our Jim Hooper write 100 Feet Over Hell? [In reply to]	Can't Post

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..

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Nov 3, 2009, 5:12 PM

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Re: [Mbranch202] Did our Jim Hooper write 100 Feet Over Hell? [In reply to]	Can't Post

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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..

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

(This post was edited by happythoughts on Nov 3, 2009, 5:24 PM)

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Nov 4, 2009, 7:12 AM

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Re: [happythoughts] Did our Jim Hooper write 100 Feet Over Hell? [In reply to]	Can't Post

If not, I have some extras at home that he signed for me..

Jim_Hooper

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Nov 10, 2009, 7:31 PM

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Re: [riggerrob] Did our Jim Hooper write 100 Feet Over Hell? [In reply to]	Can't Post

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

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JohnRich

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Nov 10, 2009, 8:13 PM

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Re: [Jim_Hooper] Did our Jim Hooper write 100 Feet Over Hell? [In reply to]	Can't Post

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...with a steady stream of excellent reviews appearing, not least the one in Air & Space/Smithsonian magazine...

We forgive you the "conversational re-creations". Wink

Jim_Hooper

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Nov 11, 2009, 1:45 AM

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...with a steady stream of excellent reviews appearing, not least the one in Air & Space/Smithsonian magazine...

We forgive you the "conversational re-creations". Wink

I was hoping someone would.

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Nov 11, 2009, 2:36 PM

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Re: [Jim_Hooper] Did our Jim Hooper write 100 Feet Over Hell? [In reply to]	Can't Post

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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. Unsure

Jim_Hooper

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Nov 11, 2009, 11:04 PM

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Re: [3331] Did our Jim Hooper write 100 Feet Over Hell? [In reply to]	Can't Post

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

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katecooper

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Nov 12, 2009, 12:44 AM

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Re: [Jim_Hooper] Did our Jim Hooper write 100 Feet Over Hell? [In reply to]	Can't Post

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

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Nov 12, 2009, 6:54 AM

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Re: [Jim_Hooper] Did our Jim Hooper write 100 Feet Over Hell? [In reply to]	Can't Post

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 Smile

See you next week!

Jim_Hooper

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Nov 12, 2009, 11:06 AM

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Re: [katecooper] Did our Jim Hooper write 100 Feet Over Hell? [In reply to]	Can't Post

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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

Kate--
Your choice. Whichever address you give me, I'll have it in the mail the same day.
--Hoop

mjosparky

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Nov 13, 2009, 6:29 PM

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Re: [Jim_Hooper] Did our Jim Hooper write 100 Feet Over Hell? [In reply to]	Can't Post

Here is what mine looks like, received it yesterday.
Thanks Jim,

Sparky

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Nov 15, 2009, 1:51 PM

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Re: [riggerrob] Did our Jim Hooper write 100 Feet Over Hell? [In reply to]	Can't Post

My copy arrived yesterday Smile

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Nov 15, 2009, 2:41 PM

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My copy arrived yesterday Smile

The offer stands. If you'd like a bookplate to go in it, PM me with an address.

Hoop

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Nov 16, 2009, 1:41 PM

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Re: [Jim_Hooper] Did our Jim Hooper write 100 Feet Over Hell? [In reply to]	Can't Post

Thanks for personally signing mine!!!!!!

RogerRamjet

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Nov 16, 2009, 6:59 PM

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Re: [Jim_Hooper] Did our Jim Hooper write 100 Feet Over Hell? [In reply to]	Can't Post

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 Smile

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.

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Re: [RogerRamjet] Did our Jim Hooper write 100 Feet Over Hell? [In reply to]	Can't Post

Just got my copy in the mail today.....can't wait to absorb it asap.....

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