My combined shipment rules are automatically applied when you send your books to the checkout. Scott published an autobiography of his experiences in the military and he titled it god is my copilot. Later in life, as a retired military general, scott continued to add to his list of accomplishments. Ww ii god is my copilot authors life story the day i. Scott has dreamed his whole life of being a fighter pilot, but when war comes he finds himself flying transport planes over the hump into china. Catherine rix green scott 191973 find a grave memorial. General scott also was known for his 1943 bestselling book, god is my copilot, which warner brothers turned into a movie that premiered in 1945. I have to admit that, although i have read many books about world war ii, i did not know anything about general robert lee scott. Memorial services are being arranged at mccullough funeral home in warner robins. The book was a huge hit, and in fact the movie rights for the book were immediately snapped up by warner brothers. Publication date 1976 topics world war, 19391945 publisher new york.
God is my copilot is a 1945 american blackandwhite biographical war film from warner bros. Military academy in 1932, completed pilot training at kelly field, texas, in october 1933 and was assigned to mitchel field, n. We deliver the joy of reading in 100% recycled packaging with free standard shipping on u. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. To say the least, he accomplished a lot during his lifetime. God is my co pilot 1945 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
Scott went on to a distinctive wartime record and only recently died at a ripe old age, a hero of his hometown of macon, georgia. At age 34, army air force pilot major robert lee scott jr. The story begins with twelveyearold robert scott executing a carelessly planned prank on his church congregation. Air force, scott was a heroic world war ii pilot and the author of god is my copilot 1943. Coram writes that when the film god is my copilot premiered in macon in 1945, the. New book tells the story of local war hero robert l. Charles scribners sons 1943 damned to glory robert lee scott, jr. God is my copilot 1945 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and. The screenplay by abem finkel and peter milne is based on the 1943 autobiography of the same name by robert. He died on february 27, 2006 in warner robins, georgia. Find god is my copilot by scott, col robert l at biblio. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Buy god is my co pilot by robert l scott online at alibris uk. Wartime history and action entertainment soar in this highflying and enormously popular worldwar iiera spiritlifter based on the bestseller by fighter pilot col.
Sub list of books by robert lee scott, jr in chonological order god is my copilot robert lee scott, jr. Scott 1988, paperback, reprint at the best online prices at ebay. This explanation had just about won the batt board around to my side when one of the board members a stumpy little offition that is, either barely passing or below. God is my copilot by scott, robert lee, 1971, ballantine books edition, in english. Robert lee scott books list of books by author robert. It follows general scott s early career in the air force and throughout wwii.
Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers all about god is my copilot by jr. So this book was a fascinating one for me, presenting the life of an authentic american war hero. Charles scribners sons 1944 runway to the sun robert lee scott, jr. Buy three or more books and the order is shipped in a box. See details god is my copilot by robert lee scott mint condition buy it now.
Scott captured the attention of the nation in desperate need of a hero. God is my copilot by robert lee scott 1987, paperback for. God is my co pilot by scott, first edition abebooks. Buy god is my co pilot by robert l scott online at alibris. His fame was enhanced by his first of 12 books, god is my copilot, which inspired a hit movie that still runs from time to time on television. I argued that i evidently accomplished that purpose, for cer noted for his preciseness, called behind his back macon asked me. God is my copilot dvdr 1945 warner archive collection. Bill grady was born on manhattans upper east side and reared as a strict roman catholic.
Upon returning home, scotts memoir, brashly titled god is my copilot, became an instant bestseller, a successful film, and one of the most important books of its time. The oldest of three children, he grew up and was educated in macon. Upon returning home, scott s memoir, brashly titled god is my copilot, became an instant bestseller, a successful film, and one of the most important books of its time. The screenplay by abem finkel and peter milne is based on the 1943 autobiography of the same name by robert lee scott jr it recounts scotts service with the flying tigers and the united states army air forces in china and burma during world war ii. Robert lee scott was a devout catholic who attributes his survival to god, whom he says was with him always. The flying tigers, avg, american volunteer group, catf, 14th. The screenplay by abem finkel and peter milne is based on the 1943 autobiography of the same name by robert lee scott jr it recounts scotts. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Scottgod is my copilot1943charles scribners sons5 x 8277 pageshardcover bookwith jacketwith photossigned by author. Robert lee scott, an army pilot who was looking for combat duty in world war ii. Pictures, produced by robert buckner, directed by robert florey, that stars dennis morgan and costars dane clark and raymond massey. I read this book in 1961 while a high school freshman and i still remember flying among the himalayas.
Pictures, produced by robert buckner, directed by robert florey, that stars dennis morgan and co stars dane clark and raymond massey. God is my copilot by robert lee scott 1987, paperback. The book was adapted as a film of the same name, which was released in 1945. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. Below, some more information about the author, followed by more of my impressions about the book. Books by language additional collections journal of materials engineering.
Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. He is known for his work on god is my copilot 1945, keep em flying 1941 and the jack paar tonight show 1957. Aug 23, 2016 upon returning home, scotts memoir, brashly titled god is my copilot, became an instant bestseller, a successful film, and one of the most important books of its time. Scott is best known for his memoir, god is my copilot 1943, about his exploits in world war ii with the flying tigers and the united states army. Scott is best known for his memoir, god is my copilot, about his exploits in world war ii with the flying tigers and the united states army air forces in china and burma. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Robert lee scott, jr 19082006 find a grave memorial. God is my co pilot is a 1945 american blackandwhite biographical war film from warner bros.
I think today he is most famous as the author of god is my copilot but i have not read the book or seen the movie. Buy a cheap copy of god is my copilot book by robert l. God is my copilot belongs in the top tier of aviation history books. Charles scribners sons 1945 between the elephants eyes robert lee scott, jr. Dennis morgan plays scott, an inexperienced textbook pilot who asks to fly with the allvolunteer, battleseasoned flying tigers headed by gen. The oldest of three children born to ola and robert scott, sr. Star dennis morgan in the voice of author and hero col. Alan hale and raymond massey in god is my copilot 1945 raymond massey.
Robert l scott colonel god is my copilot 1943 book signed. His grade school diploma was signed by cardinal francis spellman. Jan 27, 2012 robert lee scott jr ww2 ace and author of god is my co pilot. God is my copilot book by robert l scott 8 available. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. The majority of the book covers his role as commander of the avg, a collection of some of the best fighter. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. Survived by daughter, robin lee scott fraser of bakersfield, calif a sisterinlaw. He is punished by his preacher and lashes out in vengeance. Scott is national director of the board of the museum of aviation, in warner robins, georgia.
In china, he persuades general chennault to let him fly with the famed flying tigers, the heroic band of airmen whod been fighting the japanese long before pearl harbor. God is my copilot has 8 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Best known as author of the book, god is my copilot and for his world war ii air combat service, robert l. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Dennis morgan is considered too old to fly in combat, but he. God is my copilot 1945 god is my copilot 1945 user. Young scott was educated in macon and graduated from west point. Robert lee scott, one of the first americans to join the flying tigers just before world war ii. God is my co pilot by scott, first edition abebooks passion for books.
Brig gen robert l scott jr, celebrated world war ii fighter pilot and memoir. The story god is my copilot actually begins in the summer of 1942 with usaf. In 1970, he graduated from salesianum school in wilmington, delaware, the largest parochial high school in the state. Pictures, produced by robert buckner, directed by robert florey, that stars. A rousing wartime drama, based on the autobiography of col. Lewis, the mine workers union boss who had continually violated the wartime no strike pledge after pearl harbor. He gained his love for flying as a very young child and dreamed of being a fighter pilot throughout his youth. Will include dust jacket if it originally came with one. Son of the south bob scott was a rebel with a cause. Scott is best known for his memoir, god is my copilot 1943, about his. Buy a cheap copy of god is my co pilot book by robert l. But god is my co pilot is a rarity in that he gets to fill most of the screens running time as col. Robert lee scott books list of books by author robert lee scott. Dennis morgan plays scott, an inexperienced textbook pilot who asks to fly with the allvolunteer.