^Lot 461 John Paul Stapp

Air Force office and flight surgeon (1910–1999) known as ‘the fastest man alive,’ he was a pioneer in studying the effects of acceleration and deceleration and is an inductee into the Aviation Hall of Fame. Two softcover books For Your Moments of Inertia, each signed on the opening page under his portrait, “John Paul Stapp, Up with the right to laugh! Down with mirth control!” In fine condition, with some scattered light cover wear.