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Richard Hillary was born in Australia in 1919 and brought up in England. Oxford educated, he was a writer foremost who was also a fighter pilot. When World War Two came he joined 603 Sqn and became an ace in the Battle of Britain. His life changed when he was shot down in September 1940, suffering severe burns to his face and hands. During a long and painful recovery he wrote the wartime classic The Last Enemy, an outstanding literary contribution. Anxious to return to flying, he pushed himself to the limit and was killed when his Blenheim crashed in 'mysterious' circumstances on 8 January 1943. He was aged only 23.

He had by then become a legend, a courageous hero, not without his faults, around whom a cult following has developed. Over years, David Ross patiently researched all relevant papers and documents, including from the Richard Hillary Trust Archive in Oxford, and talked at length to Hillary's contemporaries. This eminently readable, first complete biography with many previously unseen photos sets the record straight, and now appears in paperback for the first time, with new photographic material.

David Ross is currently working on a definitive history of 603 (City of Edinburgh) Squadron R AUX F and his biography of Gerald Stapleton, Stapme, is also being published in 2002 by Grub Street. ... Read more

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A superbly researched and written biography
Richard Hillary was a decorated fighter pilot who flew and fought in the Battle of Britain during the some of darkest days of World War II. He became an ace pilot and was shot down in September 1940 by enemy fire, experiencing severe facial burns. During a painful recovery he wrote the wartime classic, The Last Enemy under the pen name David Ross. He returned to flying but was killed in a Blenheim on January 8, 1943, at the age of 23. Richard Hillary is a superbly researched and written biography of a remarkable young man and highly recommended reading, especially for anyone with an interest in World War II, the Battle of Britain, and the young men who stood against a seemingly overwhelming tyranny.

Best Biography I've read
A biography of a fighter pilot and author.

This book expertly captures the emotions of the time in which it is set whilst giving us an in depth look at the life of one of our Battle of Britain heros.

It is extremely well researched and puts right many of the inaccuracies of previous publications. If you have read The Last Enemy, then this is a 'must read'. It will appeal to a broad spectrum; not only those interested in aviation, history or the lives of authors and pilots. This is not your standard military aviation book, it is full of facts, yes, but it is also an exciting, emotive and most of all, enriching read.

I have never read a book on squadron history but will definitely read this authors book to be published next year on No. 603 squadron (Richard Hillarys squadron based in Edinburgh).

Finally, don't be put off by the size of it....it's a great read with plenty of photos (some never seen in the public domain before)! ... Read more

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The Golden Era of Naval Aviation: An Aviator's Journey, 1939-1959 is a personalized account of an aviator's journey through twenty years of Naval Aviation. Author Lieutenant Commander A.M. "Mike" Granat, United States Navy (Retired) takes you into a world little-known or experienced by the average individual. Those early days of flight training will carry you along on apprehensive days of reaching for those coveted "Wings of Gold". Laced with humor, suspense and a bit of romance, the years span oceans and continents, East and West, North and South. From the vast expanse of the South Pacific flying Patrol Bombers during World War II, to the Far East in Military Transports; Alaska operations as an Air/Sea Rescue pilot, to carrier duty in a Fighter Squadron. Duties as a Flight Deck Officer will have you shivering on icy decks off the coast of Greenland while sweltering in the steamy Mediterranean and Caribbean. Reliving the days as a Flight Instructor leaves one with the taste of the interaction between student aviator and the instructor. The author depicts an age in Naval History that will never be repeated - the story of the early propellor aircraft to the coming of the jets. A transition, fueled by WWII that was remarkable. No time in Naval Aviation saw such extraordinary changes in so short a period. He relives it all in his own words and shares with the reader a saga of progress and achievement unmatched in aviation history. ... Read more

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Great story
What a great book!I maintain a large and quite popular website, mainly devoted to aviation.It generates lots of emails from strangers, many of whom become friends.Mike, the author of this book, falls into that category.I had just restored a Lockheed Constellation for the Museum of Flight in Seattle, and the four+ year endeavor, is covered in detail on my website ([...]).Mike flew Super Connies, found my website, and sent me an email.When we found we lived close to each other, we got together to swap stories.He presented me with an autographed copy of his book.It's excellent - very easy reading and fast-paced, and I finished it in 2 evenings.I learned quite a bit - including the story of the NAPs - enlisted men trained as pilots in the Navy - something I didn't know before. In many ways, our stories, while completely different, share much in common - flying many different airplanes, living and working in far-flung places.Having worked and flown in the Arctic for some years, I especially liked his Adak experiences.All in all, the Navyprovides amazing job opportunities and varying responsibilities that create a superb officer and well-rounded individual - a real asset to our country.His story is not unique - but most do not write down their memories - and this gives us a window into the lives of many other people.

Thanks, Mike - for a fine book, and for your years of service.And now, -- for your friendship.

A Golden Career in a Goden Age
First I want to talk a little bit about the way this book is published. I suspect that Mike Granat sent the manuscript of this book to several mainstream publishers and got a series of rejection slips for his effort. In the old days that would have been the end of this book. Undeterred, he then turned to a so called 'on-demand' publisher that has newer sophisticated equipment that allows them to publish books in very low volumes, and just in time to meet the demand from customers. This type of publishing, combined with the power of Amazon and the internet allows this book to see the light of day when it otherwise probably wouldn't.

And this is good, because this is an excellent book. Mike enlisted in the Navy in November of 1939. Because of the long waiting list he went into the Aviation Machinist School, and over the next couple of years alternated various technical schools with squadron duty in a flying boat squadron.

Nine days after the attack he was at Pearl Harbour and soon thereafter was in the South Pacific in a PBY 'Catalina' unit. These were the lean times when aircraft were hard to get. Their squadron flew endless patrols, and began to take the fight to the Japanese using bombs and torpedoes. This became the famous 'Black Cats' that attacked at night coasting in at very low engine power to reduce the noise.

In 1943 Flight Training finally opened up and he became a pilot, an officer and a gentleman. This began a career in Naval Aviation unlike many others. He flew in over 30 different types of aircraft from a 150 HP Culver Cadet to the Lockheed Super Constellation with four 3200 HP engines. Included were fighters (Hellcat, Bearcat, Tigercat, early jets), flying boats (PBY, Albatross) and more transports than I could count.

I was reminded again and again of the old saying that flying is 99+% boredom, and moments of sheer terror.

Mike is correct that this was indeed the Golden Era of Naval Aviation. Never again will there be such rapid advances in technology, so massive efforts at putting out a Navy of this size. This is a most interesting book showing a side of the Naval service not seen by outsiders. ... Read more

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Dana L. Van Loan, a pilot for more than fifteen years, magnificently captures the sights, sounds, and feel of being aloft and navigating a plane as it hurtles through the air at great speed. After twenty-two years of running the family farm, the author recalls his moving decision to follow his dream of becoming a pilot. Following countless hours of training and several years as a flight instructor, Van Loan became a captain, piloting both air ambulances and the world's sleekest private jets. In Blue Skies and Tail Winds, he tells stories of near-tragedy, humor, sudden panic, and the quiet joy of just being in the sky. ... Read more

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A candid and highly enjoyable glimpse of a pilot's life
Blue Skies And Tail Winds by Captain Dana L. Van Loan (Learjet Captain for JetDirect Aviation) is the life story of a professional pilot. Bringing the sight, sound, and feel of being aloft and controlling a massive vehicle as it hurtles through the air at immense speeds, Blue Skies And Tail Winds tells stories of near-tragedy, humor, sudden panic, and the quiet joy of just being in the sky. A candid and highly enjoyable glimpse of a pilot's life, especially recommended for aspiring pilots and anyone else curious about the greatness and the downfalls of dedicating one's professional life to the skies. ... Read more

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Recounts the author's experiences as a black man and aviator, detailing his efforts at building his own experimental aircraft, the loss of both his legs in the crash of a prototype, his later career as an aerospace research engineer, and more. ... Read more

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Superman flies
Nothing stops this man. He lives his dream. And he does it with such good grace and aesthetic sense, that it leaves you wondering that it was even real. A work of art of a life. Makes one feel shabby by comparison, a complainer about trifles, a quitter. We all max out at about the same number of breaths in this span. Or fewer. Don't let worry about that, or anything else, stop you. Climb aboard Neal's racing plane, the "Loving's Love" for the antidote.

The real definition of passion in this little book's pages. Samurai level.

Amazing aviation story of perserverence.
Great story of the life of Neal Loving starting as a poor young boy in Detroit striving for his dream.Few people could face the setbacks he did and still be successful.He is inspirational.

Loving's courage knew no bounds.
Loving's Love is a story of a courage that was sustained by the author's intense love of flight and a determination that refused to quit. His setbacks would have devastated the normal mortal, but Neal Loving nevergave up. His superior intellect gave him the wisdom to create and his loveof flight gave him wings. He flew, he designed, he taught, he engineered,and he loved--his wife, Clare, and flight. His airplane is in the EAAAirVenture Museum;his heart will always be in the sky. No one should missthe opportunity to read this book. Ann L. Cooper ... Read more

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When Americans fell in love with aviation in the 1920s and 1930s, African American found their enthusiasm met with discrimination. In this inspiring account of her life, Janet Harmon Bragg, the first African American woman to earn a full commercial pilot's license, recalls a life of mutilfacted achievement, in which every obstacle was seen as a challenge. 16 illustrations.Amazon.com Review
Janet Harmon Bragg was the first black woman to earn a fullcommercial pilot's license, a feat remarkable in itself, but all themore so when considered in the context of her times. Bragg learned tofly in the 1930s, a time when many whites believed blacks lacked theintelligence to learn how to fly. In fact, as her friend relates in anappendix to this book, when Bragg first tried to get her commerciallicense, the Federal Aviation Administration examiner passed her, butrefused to issue her a license, claiming that he was not going to bethe first to license a black woman. Bragg persevered, however, andestablished a path that future generations of black aviators wouldfollow. ... Read more

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"If Jack can do it, so can Jill"
This was the motto of Janet Harmon Bragg's father as he raised his children at the turn of the century. Janet was taught never to let her sex or her race get in her way. She was trained as a nurse at Spelman College and went on to become a pilot, and even helped found flying schools and clubs for African American aviators. The book is not completely focused on her flying days, and it would have been interesting to hear more about that, but we learn about her nursing career, the homes for the elderly that she and her husband operated, and the many African young people she took under her wing when they came to study in the United States. These people went on to become leaders in their own countries, and she visited them throughout the world in her later years. The book is neither difficult nor long (112 pages), and Ms. Bragg's narration has an infectious upbeat tone. I recommend it as reading for young people, especially young people of color, who are just beginning to think about the possibilities that life may hold for them. ... Read more

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The Rockford Register-Republic newspaper carried the headline in January 1945: "Aboard a Flying Fortress which appeared a flaming torch, spewing gasoline from its load of 15,000 gallons and trailing fire like a comet, a bomber crew which included LtCol Fred J. Ascani, Rockford pilot, continued its run over a Ploesti oil field target and came through safely . . . " This was only one of 53 WWII missions flown by the talented aviator and reported by American newspapers. Truth be told, Ascani's contributions to the development of airpower would be covered extensively by the media right up until he retired from the United States Air Force in 1973. History would remember MGen Ascani, not only as the 1951 World Speed Record Holder, but also as a tough and demanding task master, who recognized the dangers of emerging aviation technology. He was a devoted flyer who wanted to experience the thrill of every new engine and airframe designed to free man from the bonds of earth. He would contribute to the "Golden Age of Flight Test," develop the process by which the fledging USAF would turn experiments into combat system and then go on to direct the XB-70 program, technology later used to build the world's first reusable space craft: the space shuttle. By the time he retired from the USAF in 1973, he had logged some 6288 hours of flying time in an incredibly unique variety of aircraft. Mentor Inbound is his story as told to and recorded by Sheryl Hutchison. ... Read more

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747 is the thrilling story behind "the Queen of the Skies"—the Boeing 747—as told by Joe Sutter, one of the most celebrated engineers of the twentieth century, who spearheaded its design and construction. Sutter's vivid narrative takes us back to a time when American technology was cutting-edge and jet travel was still glamorous and new. With wit and warmth, he gives an insider's sense of the larger than life-size personalities—and the tensions—in the aeronautical world.

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recommended
Could not put it down. Maybe because I'm in a tech industry so I can relate but a wonderful book. Good insight on the aviation industry. Makes you feel safer when you fly. Six stars out of Five.

Father of the "Queen of the Skies"
This book is a treasure for those who are interested in the development and birth of the world's most iconic airliner.Joe Sutter is obviously passionate about his work and that comes through in the way he directed the 747 project and the people who worked under him.

If you are curious about the 747 or even just interested in a good read, this is the book for you.

EXELLENT
This is a true MASTER-- Piece.

I FLEW THIS WONDERFUL AIRPLANE FOR A Few Years for a major airline, and I can tell you that this was an enjoyable education that I HONESTLY could not put down.

Finished it in one night.
The best.

GS

An Excellent Engineering Story
I read this book in a few days finding my selves completely absorbed in the story. The design and building of the 747 in the short time frame is a major achievement and reading about it is highly inspiring.

The author does not indulge into technical details for most of the book, something I found disappointing, being interested in aircrafts.Some facts and technical issues are described, however.

I recommend the book to anyone interested in large scale engineering and/or aircraft technology.

Review of 747: Creating the World's First Jumbo Jet.....
This is a great book about the best airliner ever built-The Boeing 747.The book details the epic task of designing, building and putting this magnificent machine into service.The fact that the Boeing 747 is still in service 40 years later is testiment to the soundness of the original design, by the author of this book, Joseph Sutter. ... Read more

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On July 2, 1937, in a totally capable, twin-engined airplane, America's First Lady of the Air disappeared in the South Pacafic, creating one of the 20th Century's greatest mysteries. This book, the only one on Amelia Earhart endorsed by top aviation authorities, explores the woman, the technology, the circumstances, and the intrigue. Jam-packed with facts that will inform and inspire you, you'll feel the authors' enthusiasm and love for aviation, and appreciate their attention to detail. So get into your favorite easy chair and fasten your seatbelt. You're in for an incredible journey.Discover the Answers to These Gripping Questions: Why did she disappear? Was she on a secret spy mission? Was she captured by the Japanese? Has a piece of her airplane or a shoe been found? How accurate was her navigation? Was the flight sabatoged? Was she proficient with her radios? Was she a skiiled-enough pilot? What really happened? The authors---both pilots, mechanics, and aviation experts in their own right---present the true and most accurate story. Breaking new factual and logical ground, a fascinating portrait of Amelia emerges, stripped of media hype, providing a reality known by few. A work of extensive, well documented research, superlative synthesis, and inescapable conclusion, Amelia Earhart--Case Closed? reveals the truth about this courgeous woman and her attempt to circle the globe. You'll gain a deeper understanding of and appreciation for who this corageous woman was and what she did. You'll learn the truth about what happened to her and be inspired by her determination...Patty Wagstaff, National Aerobatic Champion, says this in her Foreword: Amelia Earhart was American as apple pie. She's one of our most beloved heroines, who fascinated the word with her special charm and vision. Decades after her disappearance, we are still intriqued with her exploits, accomplishments, and life.Known to many as AE, she was on a mission, as are all great adventurers and goal achievers. Her mission was our mission and is an integral part of our culture. Amelia combined forward thinking with daring and strove for accomplishment with bravery, and that is her legacy.During the 50s and 60s when I grew up, role models weren't so designated, however, Amelia was a role model for me. People loved calling her the female Lindbergh, perhaps to explian or justify how a woman could be so capable, confident, and motivated. It was often said that she was ahead of her time, but I believe she was in tune with it. She sensed the opportunities before her and took advantage of them.The reason Amelia is still considered so great is that she forged ahead with her goals. She went up against the odds facing her as a woman, particularly in aviation. She was able to look an interviewer or camera in the eye and talk about her journey and her mission, without apologies or excuses. She never sacrificed her personality or lost her identity. She always maintained her womanhood and a certain sweetness, while participating in what was considered a man's field. She and many others knew she was a pilot, not just a woman pilot. She was able to transcend preconceived ideas about women in aviation, and advocated women doing other things only men had done. This was her gift to me as a woman, and indeed to all of us.There has never been a shortage of theories about Amelia's fate. With impeccable qualificaitons as airframe and powerplanet mechanics, pilots, and aviation experts, the authors took on a real challenge with this book.The result is a reader-friendly, provocative book that I couldn't put down. I felt like I was in the cockpit with Amelia! They present the facts, sharing the results of their well-documented research. As Amelia's life continues to inspire us, we are fortunate to have this book that reveals the truth about her life and journey. ... Read more

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Great Read!
I admire Amelia Earhart's tremendous courage. She is an extraordinary example to us all. I agree with the aviation authorities who endorsed this book. I give it 5-stars and highly recommend it.

there are better books on the subject
In my opinion this book is appropriate reading material for perhaps a fifth grader who wants to do a book report. In fact, I read it and returned it.

If one is serious about the disappearance of Ms. Earhart disregard this book and order Amelia Earhart: The Mystery Solved by Elgen M. Long and Marie K. Long. The Long's book goes into much greater detail and makes for better reading.

Detailed account of the disappearance of Amelia Earhart
Spring .. 1937.A specially prepared, "State of the Art" Electra L-10e twin engine aircraft.Amelia Earhart and Fred Noonan attempting their flight around the world. A well detailed and documented book, by authors who worked with and know the limitations of the Electra L-10e.The exact route, written in a format easy to understand and follow.Amelia Earhart's disappearance has been researched by many, but Mr. Walter Roessler, Leo Gomez, and Gail Lynne Green have done an excellent job, if you "Really" want to know what happened in 1937. ... Read more

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In an action-packed life, John Cunningham has attained a legendarystatus, which few have equaled. His wartime fame as an outstanding night-fighterace was followed by a long career in test flying during the exciting postwarperiod, when the jet engine was developed to power both military and civilaircraft. As chief test pilot for the de Havilland Aircraft Company, he was atthe leading edge of the quest for supersonic flight, and in the development ofthe Comet, the world's first jet airliner.Few knew of his major role in perfecting the operational use of radarinterception. This biography is the first book to record his life and flyingcareer. ... Read more

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This volume, the second in a mulit-volume history of German aviation, discusses the life work of one of Germany's greatest aircraft designers in pictures, tables, drawings and in his own words discussing flight testing of his airplanes. Examined are the b ... Read more

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The Genius Behind Focke-Wulf
Interested in what happened to one of the greatest aviation engineers of the twentieth century?Interested in the genius behind the amazing developments in air warfare that came out of Germany's Third Reich?Thenthis book is for you!Dr. Kurt Tank, a contemporary of Willy Messerschmitt(the OTHER aviation genius of the twentieth century) was by far one of themost influential aircraft engineers to ever live.Follow his career fromGermany, to Argentina after the war, to developing the trans-sonic fightersof the Pakistani Air Force!A must for WWII aviation enthusiasts, andstudents of aviation history! ... Read more

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This book focuses on the life and work of Nathan Zuntz (1847-1920), a German physiologist, who made significant contributions to high altitude physiology and aviation medicine.

* Focuses on Zuntz's contribution to high altitude physiology and aviation medicine
* Discusses high altitude physiology and aviation ... Read more

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The Horten Brothers and Their All-Wing Aircraft is the heretofore untold true story of Reimar, Wolfram, and Walter Hortens remarkable aeronautical achievements with the all-wing planform between 1933 and 1945 as told to aviation biographer David Myhra. T ... Read more

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great pictures, useful study of pioneering aircraft
Schiffer books are marvels of their kind. They pile photo upon photo, so generously that sometimes (in the case of Myrha's book) the editors sometimes print the same photo twice. My favorite in this case is the picture that shows an early flying-wing glider in the Hortens' dining room, the wing extending through the door into the next room.

The weak point of the Schiffer organization is that they don't seem to edit their books. Printing the same photo twice is one result. Another is that the most important single fact in the book--the day the Hortens first flew an all-wing aircraft--appears to be wrong by a year.

Never mind! We won't get a better treatment of these German geniuses (well, one genius anyhow, and one brave test pilot) who created aircraft that were 50 years ahead of their time. When the Americans occupied Germany in May 1945, they found a Horten all-wing fighter-bomber on the assembly line, all but ready for combat. In theory, it would have been capable of Goering's dictat that any new warplane must meet a 1,000 X 3 performance envelope: carry 1000 kg of bombs 1000 km at a speed of 1000 km/ph. If the war had gone on a few more months, the Allies might have encountered a surprise as nasty as the Messerschmitt jet and rocket-powered interceptors.

There was even a plan on the drawing board for a Horten "Amerika Bomber" capable of carting a non-explosive atomic bomb to New York. (The Germans, unable to achieve a chain reaction, figured that radioactive debris would serve as well to destroy a city.)

For the serious collector.

Together with "Nurflugel" from Horten/Selinger, a standard!!
As a Horten model-builder/pilot, this was missing in the collection of books about the flying-wings from the Hortenbrothers, some mistakes in time and subscripts by the foto's are no problem for the Horten-fan. The storyis well told, some of the statements are new, the rest is a good detailedoverview of Horten-history. I will show it to Mr H. Scheidhauer, thetestpilot age 86!, who still lives in Germany, and is a good friend ofmine. A big compliment for Mr.D.Myhra. Erik van den Hoogen.

Meticulous research, marred by stupid errors
This is the best thing available in English about the Horten brothers and their remarkable Flying Wings, which resembled those built by Jack Northrop in the U.S. (As usual, the Germans got there first.) Myhra has done a first-class job of research and of assembling photographs, but the final result is marred by numerous typographical errors, mistakes in fact, duplications of photos, and what looks very much like fictionalizations. -- Dan Ford ... Read more

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Among the many technological advances of this century that have shrunk our country, few have had as great an impact as aviation. Technologies evolve and national priorities change, but the qualities necessary to design aircraft, fly them in war and peace, and manage airlines remain constant. In this, his second book about pioneers of Canadian aviation, Peter Pigott brings a richness and understanding of the individuals themselves to the reader.

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His name was synonymous with speed, his flamboyant persona as carefully crafted as that of a Hollywood star. Born in Corinth, Mississippi, in 1895, Joe Turner was an aerial showman, an audacious risk taker, and a tireless self-promoter who focused America's attention well into the 1960s on the potential of aviation for the common good. With complete access to Turner's personal papers, photographs, and memorabilia, biographer Carroll V. Glines presents the first full account of the life of this American daredevil aviator. ... Read more

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History but also great Genealogy Book
Roscoe Turner was my grandfathers cousin so naturally I have been very interested in this book. It has a lot of family pictures in it and I use it for genealogy as well as history. I have read the entire book and found it very interesting and well written with a ton of pictures. I would recomend this book and have purchased quite a few of them for gifts.
If you don't like to read, the pictures are worth the purchase. I like to read but even I had to put it down and come back to it. Not a book you can read at one sitting unless you are a speed reader and that would come in handy for this book but I wanted to soak in the words so I took my time reading.

Story of a Key Figure of the Golden Age of Aviation
This book is a relatively well written story of one of the key figures of the golden age of aviation, Roscoe Turner. Through flying in races, movies, record breaking flights and attempting to stay financially aloft, this is a good overview of a life. The only issue I had with this book was that it never truly conveyed the character of Mr. Turner and seemed more like a chronology than a true biography. ... Read more

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When first printed in 1992, this book was a milestone in aviation publishing. Now, fully revised and updated to bring it into the new millennium, it is the most comprehensive record of aviation history available. Presented in a lively journalistic style, Aviation Year by Year contains a wealth of fascinating information. Thousands of contemporary photographs and illustrations, and facts and figures bring the history of aviation to life. New features for this updated edition include a timeline of the development of flight, a fully illustrated and revised introduction, and new pages covering the history of aviation up to the year 2000. Aviation Year by Year also includes a photo--gallery of each year's most significant aircraft and developments in technology, important flight records, and an encyclopedic cross--reference system to link articles throughout the months and years. More than a unique reference guide to the world of aviation and flight technology, Aviation Year by Year also chronicles the social and political events that have surrounded the amazing development of flight. ... Read more

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A great book for all aviation enthusiasts!!
I recently purchased this book and I love it. I am a huge plane fanatic and enjoy many books, flight sims, websites, etc. on planes. I can say that out of all my books this is by far my favorite. It has planes, airports, important dates, crashes, almost anything that has to do with aviation. It is very comprehensive. It is literally a dictionary of events that occured in avation history. It starts in the year 1500 with da Vinci, begins in large detail in the year 1900 and stays that detailed until the year 2000. It is a must for anyone who enjoys planes and aviation in general as much as I do. A terrific book. ... Read more

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Amelia Earhart - Portrait of an Aviation Pioneer is a biography of Amelia Earhart, the world's most famous female aviator.Earhart was a pioneer in American aviation, set records, wrote best-selling books about her aviation experience and was a womens' rights advocate.Earhart's accomplishments in life, as well as her mysterious disappearance while circumnavigating the world still captivates and inspires fans all over the globe.Amelia Earhart - Portrait of an Aviation Pioneer is highly recommended for those interested in the history and life of Amelia Earhart.This book is also recommended for those interested in the theories concerning the mysterious disappearance of Amelia Earhart, one of the world's most inspirational figures in aviation. ... Read more

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From dustjacket comments fo Clifford W Henderson... It should be told that aviation historians will forever be obligated to Professor David D. Hatfield for the competent and deicated manner in which he has assembled this pictorial progress and growth of aviation in a photo-biography format. This is not a simple accomplishment because much of this material was the personal property of individual pilots and builders. Much had been neglected as worthless. Fortunately, through Prof. Hatfield's efforts, a vast library covering every facet of past aviation has been assembled and classified for ready reference, and is now placed in Northrop University's American Hall of Aviation History. ... Read more

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Chapters: Luis Farell, William C. Ocker, John W. Dickenson, Barry Schiff, Taras Kiceniuk, Jr., Sándor Katona, Olaf Schmidt, Michael Goulian, Earle Lewis Ovington, Walter Haeussermann, Erik Lindbergh, John Knudsen Northrop, Kim Ponders, Carl Berg, Elgen Long, Vecihi Hürkuş, Donald Wills Douglas, Sr., Frank Barnwell, Alfred Maul, Tom F. Hazell, Winifred Spooner, John Grierson, Charles Ulm, Maude Bonney, Edward Makula, Milburn G. Apt, Edwin Albert Link, George Thomson, William Melville Alexander, Alfred Williams Carter, Morris Maxey Titterington, Stearne Tighe Edwards, Russell Bannock, Sergey Ilyushin, Albert Earl Godfrey, Karl Striedieck, Bennett Griffin, Jacob Ellehammer, Russell C. Newhouse, Sergei Tumansky, Stanisław Makula, Hans-Werner Grosse, Richard James, Claudius Dornier, Robert Stanley, Sheila Scott, Gill Robb Wilson, Horrie Miller, Jacqueline Auriol, Henry Folland, Henry John Burden, James Alpheus Glen, Gerald Gordon Bell, Charles Hickey, Frederick C. Armstrong, Svetlana Kapanina, Geoffrey de Havilland, Jr., Harry B. Combs, Charles de Lambert, Joseph Leonard Maries White, Aarne Lakomaa, Julie Clark, Hazel Wallace, William Mckenzie Thomson, Jack Real, George R. Howsam, Robert Kenneth Whitney, Maxwell "Max" William Ward, John Stringfellow, William F. Durand, José Quiñones Gonzáles, Joseph Mangan, Thomas F. Williams, John G. Manuel, Albert Sammt, Jimmie Angel, William Hawley Bowlus, Andrew Brookes, Ronald M. Keirstead, John Victor Sorsoleil, Doris Grove, Zoran Modli, Robert Inskip, 2nd Viscount Caldecote, Stanley Wallace Rosevear, Czesław Zbierański, Patrick Smith, William Ernest Shields, Ellis Vair Reid, Camille Lagesse, Joaquín Arozamena Postigo, Rodrig Goliescu, Lotfia Elnadi, Norman Blackburn, Wolfgang Langewiesche, August Von Parseval, Lilly Steinschneider, E. A. Goff, Jr., Geoffrey Hilton Bowman, Ernest Charles Hoy, Norman Prince, Rusty Blakey, Thomas Henry Davis, John Edmund Greene, Brooke Knapp, Theodor Kober,...More: http://booksllc.net/?id=16023076 ... Read more