{"product_id":"40-years-of-ups-downs-by-william-bill-d-buhr","title":"40 Years of Ups \u0026 Downs (by William \"Bill\" D Buhr)","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; letter-spacing: -.3pt; background: white;\"\u003eMemoirs of a World Travelled Helicopter Pilot \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePrice includes shipping in Canada\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFrom chasing polar bears in the high Arctic to rotating oil workers in the Persian Gulf, this pilot has encountered experiences of a lifetime. \u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eRide along with him \u003c\/span\u003eas he fights fires in the Canadian Rockies, experiences the boat people fleeing from Vietnam in the South China Sea or escapes a polar bear attack. There was a time early in his career when Buhr evacuated a catskinner, who had been impaled by a tree, in the middle of the night. Share the awe-inspiring views as he gazed out at 9,000-foot peaks after dropping off some alpine skiers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWith a sense of humour, Buhr repeats an old expression in relation to aviation: “Hours \u0026amp; hours of boredom punctuated by sheer moments of terror!” However, share the experiences with him, which were exhilarating and far from boring. Come along the journey with amazing photos through the eyes of the pilot. More than 300 photos.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Author","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47952074375319,"sku":null,"price":32.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2476\/9300\/files\/40Years-partial.jpg?v=1782495639","url":"https:\/\/aviatorsbookshelf.ca\/products\/40-years-of-ups-downs-by-william-bill-d-buhr","provider":"The Aviator's Bookshelf","version":"1.0","type":"link"}