{"product_id":"2940153680132","title":"Not the Red Baron: One Pilot's Love Story","description":"\u003cp\u003e'Not the Red Baron' chronicles the life of civilian display pilot Robin Bowes, who flew a replica Fokker triplane in the guise of the Red Baron at airshows across the UK, Ireland and the Continent between 1983 to 1995.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA working-class London boy, Robin grew up in post-war London and the Mediterranean island of Malta. When he moved with his family to Plymouth, Devon, in the early 60s' he worked as a car salesman but was soon making a name for himself racing stock cars and drumming in a local dance band. Self-financed he learned to fly and after gaining his license bought his first plane - an Auster. With sponsorship from a local TV Station, he became a display pilot and was soon earning his living from display flying. Although he was to specialise in flying biplanes, it was his discovery and rebuild of a replica scarlet Fokker triplane that made his name as the man who flew as the Red Baron.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe story of Robin Bowes is a story of love, friendship, dedication and personal courage, plus the unique histories of the aeroplanes he flew.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot the Red Baron will appeal to those who look skywards at the sound of an aeroplane's engine; those who are fascinated by history; and those who like a good love story. Not the Red Baron is not simply about aeroplanes, it's about the human condition - hope, aspiration, love and loss.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Geoff Pridmore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47183044182256,"sku":"2940153680132","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940153680132_p0.jpg?v=1764053873","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940153680132","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}