| The Early Days of Aviation in Grand Rapids Contributor(s): Beld, Gordon G. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1540232891 ISBN-13: 9781540232892 Publisher: History Press Library Editions OUR PRICE: $28.79 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: November 2012 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Transportation | Aviation - History - History | United States - State & Local - Midwest(ia,il,in,ks,mi,mn,mo,nd,ne,oh,sd,wi |
| Dewey: 387.709 |
| Physical Information: 0.44" H x 6" W x 9" (0.85 lbs) 162 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 20th Century - Geographic Orientation - Michigan - Cultural Region - Great Lakes - Cultural Region - Midwest - Locality - Grand Rapids, Michigan |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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." |