Turbulent Skies

Turbulent Skies
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400
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9780471109617

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Chronicling the meteoric rise of commercial aviation, Turbulent Skies is a riveting, multifaceted tale of daredevils and innovators, of the power and pitfalls of big business, and of the awe–inspiring achievements of modern technology. Based on extensive research and dozens of interviews, this in–depth look at the most dynamic industry of the twentieth century unfolds with the sweep and drive of a fast–paced novel. Turbulent Skies opens just after World War I, when intrepid aviators in fragile biplanes navigated by following railroad tracks. In Europe, with many overland routes in ruins, air transport provided a vital link for supplies and communication. And in America, as the escapades of the famous barnstormers thrilled a curious public, adventurers, entrepreneurs, and politicians alike seized upon the novelty . . . and earning potential. Commercial aviation came of age, and acclaimed author T. A. Heppenheimer takes us step–by–step through the ensuing decades, as discovery,...

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