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Matowitz Jr, Thomas G.

 
9780738539966: Cleveland's National Air Races (Images of America)
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ISBN 10: 0738539961 ISBN 13: 9780738539966
Editorial: ARCADIA PUB (SC), 2006

Sinopsis

Enthusiasm for aviation exploded after Charles Lindbergh's solo flight across the Atlantic in May 1927. The National Air Races, held in Cleveland between 1929 and 1949, collectively represent one of the most significant aviation events of the 20th century. Cleveland's newly constructed municipal airport, the world's largest airport facility at the time, along with its permanent 50,000-seat bleachers, won the city hosting rights to the event. The National Air Races captivated the public during the grim years of the Great Depression and provided a showcase for many aviation innovations including retractable landing gear, low-wing monoplanes, aircooled engines, and careful streamlining. A deadly crash ended the National Air Races more than 50 years ago, but the races made an unforgettable impression. This book should reinforce the memories of those who saw the races firsthand and pique the interest of those who have always wished they had.

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Employed as an educator for more than 20 years, Thomas G. Matowitz Jr. is a licensed pilot with a lifelong interest in aviation history. He currently flies a restored Piper L-4J, a liaison plane that saw combat in Italy during the final days of World War II.

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Editorial
ARCADIA PUB (SC)
Año de publicación
2006
Idioma
Inglés
ISBN 10 
0738539961
ISBN 13 
9780738539966
Encuadernación
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Número de páginas
128
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