The Chicago Air + Water Show: A History of Wings Above the Waves - Hardcover
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Availability:In StockContributor:Gerry Souter, Janet SouterTheme:Chronological Period/1950-1999, Chronological Period/21st Century, Cultural Region/Midwest, Cultural Region/Upper Midwest, Geographic Orientation/Illinois, Locality/Chicago, IllinoisPublish date:7/9/2010Pages:170
Languages:EnglishPublisher:History Press Library EditionsISBN-13:9781540234759ISBN-10:1540234754UPC:9781540234759Book Category:History, Transportation, Technology & EngineeringBook Subcategory:United States, Aviation, Aeronautics & AstronauticsBook Topic:State & Local, HistorySize:9.00 x 6.00 x 0.44 inchesWeight:0.4Product ID:SCXMX59K20
The largest such spectacle in the world, the Chicago Air and Water Show draws over three million people to the lakeshore for a weekend of low-key beach leisure and high-powered entertainment. Gerry and Janet Souter climb into the cockpit (and occasionally lean precariously out of it) to log the extravaganza's fascinating history. Even before the event became a beloved annual tradition half a century ago, visitors to the lakeshore had been treated to sights like the International Aviation Meet, attended by the Wright brothers and their daring competitors; World War II training maneuvers executed by pilots like President George H.W. Bush; and an ascension to world seaport status graced by a visit from the royal yacht Britannia. This book is for anyone who has ever participated in the show's glorious tradition and for those who haven't but who still would like to get a glimpse of the gut-thrumming majesty of the planes and learn what convinced comedian Bill Murray to jump out of one of them.
Languages:EnglishPublisher:History Press Library EditionsISBN-13:9781540234759ISBN-10:1540234754UPC:9781540234759Book Category:History, Transportation, Technology & EngineeringBook Subcategory:United States, Aviation, Aeronautics & AstronauticsBook Topic:State & Local, HistorySize:9.00 x 6.00 x 0.44 inchesWeight:0.4Product ID:SCXMX59K20
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