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Topic:	To Fly (Robert Stewart)

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Your Reply: HTML is ON UBB Code is ON Smilies Legend	[QUOTE]Originally posted by DavidH: [B]<a href="https://www.blurb.com/b/286858-to-fly" target="AirLock">To Fly</a> by Brigadier General Robert L Stewart <BLOCKQUOTE>A memoir of the flying career of the author from the time of sweeping hangar floors for his flying lessons to flying NASA's Manned Maneuvering Unit, 17,500 mph, 1,000,000 ft over the Earth, SOLO!</blockquote> [list][]Hardcover, 329 pages []Self published, 2008[/list][/B][/QUOTE]
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<table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 width="600"><TR><td bgcolor="#000000"><TABLE BORDER=0 cellpadding=4 border=0 cellspacing=1 WIDTH="100%"><TR bgcolor="#660000"><TD COLSPAN=2><CENTER>T O P I C     R E V I E W</CENTER></TD></TR><TR bgcolor="#494949"><TD valign=top>DavidH</TD><TD><a href="https://www.blurb.com/b/286858-to-fly" target="AirLock">To Fly</a> by Brigadier General Robert L Stewart <BLOCKQUOTE>A memoir of the flying career of the author from the time of sweeping hangar floors for his flying lessons to flying NASA's Manned Maneuvering Unit, 17,500 mph, 1,000,000 ft over the Earth, SOLO!</blockquote> <UL TYPE=SQUARE><LI>Hardcover, 329 pages <LI>Self published, 2008</UL></TD></TR><TR bgcolor="#333333"><TD valign=top>DavidH</TD><TD>I picked up a signed copy of this astronaut book at a local store in Huntsville, Alabama, <a href="http://harrisonbrothershardware.com" target="AirLock">Harrison Brothers</a>. </TD></TR><TR bgcolor="#494949"><TD valign=top>p51</TD><TD>Wow, I had no idea he wrote a book and published it on his own. I was lucky enough to meet BG Stewart when I was going through adult Space Camp with Hoot Gibson and Bob Springer. Three astronauts, alll named Robert in the same spot; I thought that was an amazing moment. <center><a href="http://www.collectspace.com/review/p51/gibson_springer_stewart01-lg.jpg" target="AirLock"><img src="http://www.collectspace.com/review/p51/gibson_springer_stewart01.jpg" width="400" height="263" border="0"></a></center>I didn't have much time to talk with him but as an Army veteran myself, I was happy to meet the first Army astronaut.I'd love to read this book.</TD></TR><TR bgcolor="#333333"><TD valign=top>Kevmac</TD><TD>I just called and ordered the signed book from Harrison Bros. She said he just brought in more books yesterday. She asked how I heard about it calling from Texas, as someone from New Jersey called yesterday about it. I told her about collectSPACE and the posting and that she may start getting more calls for orders. I worked in the same office as Gen. Stewart at Air Force Space Command HQ in the mid-90s and am anxious to read his story.</TD></TR><TR bgcolor="#494949"><TD valign=top>HBH</TD><TD>Signed copies are available at <A HREF="http://www.harrisonbrothershardware.com" TARGET=_blank>Harrison Brothers Hardware</A> in Huntsville, Alabama for $24.95 plus shipping. Shipping is available. Call 256-536-3631 and ask for Cheryl or <A HREF="http://mailto:cheryl@harrisonbrothershardware.com" target="AirLock">email</a>. </TD></TR><TR bgcolor="#333333"><TD valign=top>Hangar Cat</TD><TD>Cheryl stated they have been in contact with Gen. Stewart and he is in contact with the publisher. Even before she confirmed that I had a copy, she assured me that more copies will be on the way. She appreciates the response from all of the collectSPACE followers. Use their contact phone number or email, they will get in contact with you and let know book copies status. </TD></TR><TR bgcolor="#494949"><TD valign=top>p51</TD><TD>Got my copy in the mail today, can't wait to read it.</TD></TR><TR bgcolor="#333333"><TD valign=top>HBH</TD><TD>Author signings by two local space icons, Robert Stewart and Kenny Mitchell, at Harrison Brothers Hardware in Huntsville, AL Dec. 11th 2021 from 10:00-Noon. </TD></TR><TR bgcolor="#494949"><TD valign=top>HBH</TD><TD>Come meet Brigadier General Robert L Stewart at his book signing at Harrison Brothers Hardware in Huntsville, Alabama.Kenny Mitchell will also be signing his book with Robert. Kenny was the NASA liaison for the space station in Russia.January 27th, 2024 at 11:00-13:00.</TD></TR></TABLE></td></tr></table>

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