Bent Props & Blow Pots

Experience the thrilling and heart-pounding world of arctic aviation in the early 1930s with Bent Props & Blow Pots. This captivating book takes you on a journey with Rex Terpening, an air engineer for Canadian Airways, as he braves the treacherous Northwest Territories. Get ready to be transported to a time when crash landings were a norm, and the unforgiving Arctic wilderness was both their battleground and playground.

Terpening's vivid and riveting storytelling will keep you on the edge of your seat as you follow his daily adventures in the cockpit, facing life-or-death situations and making split-second decisions. From lost planes in uncharted muskeg to daring rescue missions, Bent Props & Blow Pots is a rollercoaster of emotions and adrenaline. You'll witness the incredible resilience and resourcefulness of Terpening and his colleagues as they mend engines and aircraft, often in the harshest of weather conditions. Brace yourself for heart-stopping moments and unforgettable tales of survival.

But it's not all danger and adrenaline. Bent Props & Blow Pots also offers moments of laughter and camaraderie amidst the harsh realities of arctic aviation. With stories featuring a drunken wolverine, a planeload of energetic sled dogs, and unexpected company in a tiny Fairchild aircraft, you'll find yourself chuckling at the unexpected and heartwarming encounters that Terpening experiences.

Immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of the Arctic as Terpening's words paint vivid pictures of the raw landscape. Feel the exhilaration of flying over untouched wilderness and witness Terpening's passion for capturing these moments through his camera lens. Bent Props & Blow Pots is not just a collection of stories, but a visual feast for the eyes with striking photographs of aircraft, brave aviators, and the breathtaking landscapes they traversed.

Don't miss your chance to delve into the captivating world of arctic aviation with Bent Props & Blow Pots. Order your copy today and experience firsthand the thrill, danger, laughter, and beauty that defined the early years of aviation in the Northwest Territories. Order now and be transported to a time when flying meant embracing the unknown and pushing the boundaries of human courage and ingenuity.