Chicago Aviation by David M Young

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From the days of hot-air balloons to the jumbo jet age, Chicago has played a vital role in the development of aviation. This illustrated history portrays the aeroplanes and aviators who conquered the skies and maintained Chicago's reputation as the crossroads of the USA.

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Chicago Aviation by David M Young

From the days of hot-air balloons to the jumbo jet age, Chicago has played a vital role in the development of aviation. This illustrated history portrays the aeroplanes and aviators who conquered the skies and maintained Chicago's reputation as the crossroads of the USA.

"Original... A significant contribution to the field."
-William F. Trimble, Auburn University
"Truly impressive.... Young has a gift for weaving together historical facts about transportation and colorful stories of the past."—Joseph P. Schwieterman, DePaul University

David M. Young, former transportation editor for the Chicago Tribune, is author of Chicago Maritime and Chicago Transit.

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ISBN 13 9780875803111
ISBN 10 0875803113
Title Chicago Aviation
Author David M Young
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Cornell University Press
Year published 2003-04-25
Number of pages 264
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.