The Early Days of Aviation in Grand Rapids - Hardcover
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Availability:In StockContributor:Gordon G. BeldTheme:Chronological Period/20th Century, Cultural Region/Great Lakes, Cultural Region/Midwest, Geographic Orientation/Michigan, Locality/Grand Rapids, MichiganPublish date:11/27/2012Pages:162
Languages:EnglishPublisher:History Press Library EditionsISBN-13:9781540232892ISBN-10:1540232891UPC:9781540232892Book Category:Transportation, HistoryBook Subcategory:Aviation, United StatesBook Topic:History, State & LocalSize:9.00 x 6.00 x 0.44 inchesWeight:0.386Product ID:SCX8HX6TBQ
Perch next to the first man to fly over Grand Rapids and share the spine-tingling thrills of wing-walker Ormer Locklear. Learn how barnstormer Fish" Hassell led locals to the sky from the shores of Reeds Lake and paved the way for a new air route to Europe. Be there as helicopters and gliders roll off Grand Rapids assembly lines during World War II. Cheer Charles Lindbergh as he steps out of the Spirit of St. Louis at the old Kent County Airport. Ride from Grand Rapids to Detroit on the country's first passenger airline. With journalist Gordon Beld as your pilot, you're in for a spectacular aerial view of Grand Rapids aviation."
Languages:EnglishPublisher:History Press Library EditionsISBN-13:9781540232892ISBN-10:1540232891UPC:9781540232892Book Category:Transportation, HistoryBook Subcategory:Aviation, United StatesBook Topic:History, State & LocalSize:9.00 x 6.00 x 0.44 inchesWeight:0.386Product ID:SCX8HX6TBQ
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