A PICTURE POSTCARD HISTORY OF U.S. AVIATION — INTRODUCTION BY FRANK KINGSTON SMITH
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Characteristics
| ISBN-10 | 0930256190 |
| Book cover finish(es) | Perfect paperback |
| Special Features | • First edition |
| Condition | VG |
| Author(s) | Jack W. Lengenfelder |
| Publisher | Almar Press |
| Number of pages | 122 |
| Published date | 1989 |
| Language(s) | English |
| Size | 22 x 28 x 1 cm |
| Categorie(s) | • AVIATION CIVILE • AVIATION MILITAIRE • PRÉCURSEURS - PIONNIERS • PREMIÈRE GUERRE MONDIALE • SECONDE GUERRE MONDIALE |
Description
A Picture Postcard History of U.S. Aviation by Jack W. Lengenfelder traces the fascinating evolution of American aviation through vintage postcards, from the Wright Brothers' first powered flight at Kitty Hawk in 1903 to modern jet aircraft.
The book features detailed information for postcard collectors, including publisher details, manufacturer information, postcard types, and value indices.
The volume includes an introduction by Frank Kingston Smith and showcases historic images including the Wright Brothers' first power-driven plane, Cessna's monoplane at an Old Settlers Picnic in Kinsley, Kansas in 1914, the first take-off of the Douglas DC-4, Frank Hawks' record-breaking flights, early experimental aircraft, military fighters including the F-102A Delta Dagger, commercial aviation development with aircraft like the DC-3, seaplanes such as the PBY Catalina, air races at Cleveland Airport, and the evolution from early biplanes to modern jet aircraft.
This comprehensive pictorial history provides aviation enthusiasts and postcard collectors with valuable documentation of American aviation's golden age through the unique medium of vintage picture postcards.