Catch Me if You Can: The True Story of a Real Fake Chapter Summary & Analysis - Chapter 8, "A Small Crew Will Do - It's Just a Paper Airplane" Summary

Chapter 8, "A Small Crew Will Do - It's Just a Paper Airplane" Summary and Analysis

Frank grows tired of traveling alone. As a pilot, he is frequently questioned as to the whereabouts of his crew. He thinks a crew would make his check-cashing scam more believable. Frank also notices the way stewardesses treat their pilots and he desires a similar entourage. He decides to let Pan Am supply him with a flight crew. From West Berlin, he flies to New York and contacts the Pan Am offices pretending to be a university placement director. Frank learns that Pan Am regularly sends recruiting teams each fall to the University of Arizona. Frank contacts the University of Arizona and explains that in addition to the regular recruiters, this year Pan Am is also sending actual flight personnel to the campus to interview prospective pilots and stewardesses.

As Frank Williams, Pan Am co-pilot, Frank contacts the university and learns that he is eagerly expected. By the time he...
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