About this Event
Drop in anytime during our come-and-go book signing with Jennifer Pitt to meet the author and have your book signed!
About the Book
This is the story of Walter and Olive Ann Beech, the remarkable couple whose careers spanned virtually the entire history of American aviation. It is also the story of a marriage of opposites. Walter was a charming rascal, a hard-living barnstormer. Olive Ann was a shy small-town Kansas girl who hid that shyness behind an imperious manner and a backbone of steel.
Together they founded Beech Aircraft Corp. in the teeth of the Great Depression and guided their company to fame and fortune. Their lives intersected with the giants of aviation: Amelia Earhart, Charles Lindbergh, Jimmy Doolittle, and many others. Their customers ranged from Arthur Godfrey to Lyndon B. Johnson, from Hollywood stars to Pentagon generals.
Their company did much to transform Wichita, Kansas, from a dusty cow town to today’s Aircraft Capital of the World.
About the Author
Jennifer Pitt, granddaughter of aviation pioneers Walter and Olive Ann Beech, is dedicated to preserving and sharing her family’s remarkable legacy in American aviation history. Based in Wichita, Kansas, the birthplace of Beechcraft, Jennifer’s latest role is working to preserve her grandparents’ legacy and bring awareness that will continue to inspire future generations.
Jennifer graduated with her bachelor’s degree from Pepperdine University and also holds a Masters in Psychology. She is currently on the Board of Directors of the Kansas Humane Society, and her passion has always been animal rescue. She is an equestrian champion rider of American Saddlebred horses.
Jennifer’s latest endeavor is publishing the all-new updated commemorative edition of the acclaimed book, “The Barnstormer and the Lady” chronicling the story of Walter and Olive Ann Beech, this remarkable couple.
From beginning to end, Jennifer revamped and enhanced the book with never-before-seen photographs, expanded historical context, and highlights from recent commemorative events and milestones. A unique feature of this edition is a QR code linking readers to an exclusive documentary, which includes the only televised interview ever recorded with Olive Ann Beech.
Jennifer is very grateful to Watermark Books for extending their invitation to this book signing event and to be able to share the story of her grandparents, one of Wichita’s most revered families.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Watermark Books & Café, 4701 East Douglas Avenue, Wichita, United States
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