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Bobby,

I absolutely loved your book! I am a very busy mother of 3 with a full time job, so getting to read is rare for me, but I couldn't stop reading this wonderful story. This life story is truly inspirational and very suspenseful! I think this should be a movie! Thank you for allowing me to read this book, I am very impressed by the motivation and faith you have to accomplish your dreams, and the patience your wonderful wife has. This was truly a blessing to read, kept me on the edge the whole time wondering what was gonna happen next, but also very inspiring with a true life lesson at the same time. The last sentence was the perfect ending. I would quote it, but someone may read the review before the book and.. well, my advice is get it and read it for yourself, you will not be disappointed! Thanks again Bobby for sharing this with the me! I absolutely loved it!

Misty McCutcheon

Bobby,

I am an avid reader, mechanic and a pilot. It is not often that I find a book so engrossing that I can hardly stand to put it down. I finished it in less than two days. I felt like I was there, right alongside of you during the entire adventure. The imagery was so vivid I could feel the dusty streets under my feet and the dagger-like stares of the corrupt officials. I have often driven by aircraft boneyards and think about bringing one of those beauties back from beyond. I was immediately caught up in your quest to repair and recover the stranded Juliet. Just the excitement of not knowing is she could be ever be made to fly again would in itself made for a great story. Add in the international intrigue and I was on the edge of my seat the entire time. If this story weren’t true it would not be believable.I would fly with you in a plane with a nose full of rocks any time………….

Michael

Bobby,

Just finished your book, wow! I could see you and feel your frustration and helplessness all along the way. Although I’ve never been to two Santa Marta, I don’t think I’ll be going. It is a good feeling that even in a place so corrupt that you can still find a couple good people that you can call friend. I couldn’t help thinking while I reading that this would be a great movie. The book described the situation so well it was like a movie playing in my head! Thanks for the ride,

Joe Snell

Thank you Bobby and Terry for sending us Learjet 464 Juliet, it was not a fast read for me. I just finished it,I wasn't sure till the end what would happen, I kept telling Bruce he is not going to get that plane out of that crazy country.

I believe your wife must be a saint. The story was intriguing.

I will miss Raul and all.

Sharon

Bobby, what a great read! I couldn’t put it down until I finished it. Your determination was incredible, I think anyone else would have given up long before. I hope you write another book, maybe your top fuel racing career or some adventures you have had in the motorcycle world? You have a great talent in your writing, I thoroughly enjoyed it!Thank you,

Justin Sampson

What an amazing story!!!! Bobby Wood calls it nonfiction, and as this story unravels, you can see why, and why it took this many years before the story could be told. The corruption, both political and underworld. The unbelievable corruption in Columbia and the underhanded dealings in our own Government. As this story continues, one can see Bobby Wood's faith. Faith in himself, and his faith in God. His determination comes through when he explains “Plan B” if his “Plan A” does not work out for 464 Juliet. It is written in the style of a personal diary and I could not leave the story for long, wanting to know what the next day, next night or next week might hold in store. The great accomplishments, and then numerous setbacks with the only explanation because “That's the way things are done here.” Then having to deal several times with people that might possibly kill you any minute! His leadership shows when his team tells him they would be willing to go with him.

You'll have to read it to see what he does.

High Desert Mike

Bobby,

Just finished your book and really enjoyed it. You can see from the recent scandals involving the Secret Service that Colombia hasn't changed a bit since you were there. We're not hearing the real story of course, but it seems likely that Obama didn't pay the proper bribes and they found a way to screw him. I would like to know what happened to the airplane, I couldn't find any info at all on the FAA site, does that mean it's now history, or are you saving that story for another book? Thanks again for a great book....

Doug Smith

Dear Bobby,

Wow! I just finished reading 464 Juliet. I think this is the only book I ever read that I found myself thinking about before I sat down the next night to continue reading. Our backgrounds are amazing familiar. I spend four years building nitro engines from 1970 to 1974, then five years as a commercial plot for a side business I had, and then five more years doing undercover aviation work for the FBI. Then thirty years in the insurance business with continual dealings with Lloyds of London. During the first part of the book I tried to figure out exactly what was involved, and then the last part of the book thoroughly convinced NO ONE could ever get the jet our of Columbia. When I looked at the wording of the final chapter “Juliet’s flight to freedom” I couldn’t believe it! This is truly an incredible book. Hats off to you and your family. I only hope some day this could be made into a movie. What a thriller that would be. Thank you again for some of the finest reading I have ever had.

Bill Sowle

Hi Bobby,

It’s been years since I last saw you. As Jim Boy’s son-n-law I have been around the South Florida aviation scene since the “Seventies”. I always remember you and your company as one of the finest.

The world has really changed since then. I’m not sure it’s for the better and it sure is nowhere near as exciting!. There are many stories from around these parts that though true, are hard to believe. Seeing the names of Mrs. Swimmer, Bill Everett and Red Garglay was a kick. Bill gave me a letter one day and ordered me to go take the A&P exam. He is quite a guy. The first airplane I signed off, crashed on the way out to the taxiway!. ,There were some really good folks at the FAA back then.

I remember being hit up on every flight to Mexico and Colombia for fees with different prices the difference being whether you got a receipt or not. Reading the Saga of N464J reminded me what my life was like every time we had a flight down south. God Bless the USA!

I finished 464 Juliet last weekend and could not put it down. I hope people give it a read and take a trip along with you into the fray and beyond. They will not be disappointed!

George Fredlund

Dear Bob,

I was very interested when I seen you were putting this book out. I am not going to lie I haven’t sat down and read a book since high school, so I figured it may take me awhile. I couldn’t believe how fast I read this book! I seriously could not put it down, I couldn’t wait to get home from work each night and stuff my face back into this book. All I can say is what a crooked &$&$*(*&)(&()*^$ing country. I could not imagine trying to go through all of that. The money, stress, etc. I really was sucked into this book the whole time. the only problem I had was trying to keep everybody straight. there was a lot of people you were dealing with. about 3/4 of the way through I pretty much had most of the people down on who they were and there roll in this mess you went through. very excited to meet you in a month and talk about this book with you. I have also passed the book on to some family to read. hope they like it, I sure did.

Justin Grobe

Bobby, When I got home after the Cincy MC show I curled up in my favorite chair and I immersed myself in 464 Juliet. I really couldn't put it down. I thought perhaps my experiences with you at Thomson drag raceway was influencing my interest as the book unfolded (not so). I have two pilot friends in Memphis that I sent the book to. Jim Ross is a Navy retired Blue Angel and current MD11 pilot for Fed Ex. Joe Kaferie is a retired True Temper ex. Joe and I were partners in a Turbo Bonanza which we kept at the drag strip for years. Both Jim and Joe really enjoyed your book finding it as I, difficult to put down. Joe went it on to Bob Doss of Gold Agency fame (another pilot) residing in Tucson, Arizona. Bob and I have stayed close over the years. Bob will send you his reflections on your 464 Juliet adventure as well. I certainly wish you the best with the book and in life. What an adventure 464 Juliet became. the depth of corruption is very hard to understand and believe. As a citizen of the U.S. who grew up in rural country, a Ford line mechanic and a drag racer who became a drag strip promoter. What a great country this is. Hopefully the young people of this country will pass on these advantages to future generations. Bobby, you are a real credit to the USA as well as an inspiration to our generation.

George Eisenhart Driver, "the Crockett Rock" Offshore Powerboat, World Champions, 2012

Sitting in Wichita after dropping off a Citation at the service center, thought I would let you know how much I enjoyed reading Juliet. Just can't imagine the frustration of dealing with the "dinero" and"mañana" syndromes. Great writing.

Travis Sampson Logan, Ut