VOLUME 1 : NORTH AMERICA — SKYLINERS — MAINLINERS, FALCONS AND FLAGSHIPS
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Characteristics
| ISBN-13 | 978-0962673016 |
| ISBN-10 | 0-9626730-1-3 |
| Book cover finish(es) | Hardcover ( rounded spine binding ) |
| Special Features | No Dust Jacket |
| Condition | Excellent |
| Author(s) | George W. Hamlin |
| Publisher | World Transport Press, Inc |
| Number of pages | 118 |
| Published date | 1991 |
| Language(s) | English |
| Collection / Series | SKYLINERS |
| Size | 27.2 x 23.5 x 1.2 cm |
| Categorie(s) | • AVIATION CIVILE • APPAREILS - CONSTRUCTEURS |
Description
Do you remember the airline industry of the late 1950s/early 1960s, when four-engined pistons coexisted with their jet replacements? When large turboprops had a future, because jets weren't applicable on short-haul routes? Or when carrier marketing focused on equipment types, and colorful, complex paint schemes?
If you do share an interest in this fascinating era in the airline business, it's likely that you never expected to see it again, in all its glory. About all that's left are publicity photos, generally showing a brand new piece of equipment flying serenely over a scenic landscape, or, together with professional models posing as passengers.
What's missing is the view you might have gotten from the observation deck at your local airport—a Connie here, DC-7 there, with a brand new Electra behind, together with several DC-3s from Local-Service carriers. While the PR shots do preserve the basic shapes, they don't have as much ability to call up the evocative memories of air travel during what might be termed its adolescent years.
Fortunately, someone did preserve this maturing industry in its natural habitat; we can thank Mel Lawrence for being there with his camera, and recording both the commonplace and the unusual for us to enjoy. Mel was one of a very small number of photographers to focus, in a serious way, on the airlines of the time. While he shot offer one of the few chances to revisit the commercial airports of the '50s and '60s on an extensive basis, in living color.
So, without further ado, let's get on to what you've come for—a time machine tour of the airlines and airports of North America from east coast to west. Enjoy!