Texas Takes Wing - A Century of Flight in the Lone Star State

Klappentext Tracing the hundred-year history of aviation in Texas, this book brings to life the personalities that shaped the phenomenally successful development of this industry in the state. It covers the trends that propelled Texas to the forefront of the field. Zusammenfassung This book celebrates the aviators, astronauts, airline executives, and other innovators who have made Texas an influential world leader in the aerospace industry over the past century. Preface Acknowledgments Chapter One. Flying Takes Off in Texas Chapter Two. The Stinson Flying Family of San Antonio and Texas Aviators in the Great War Chapter Three. Between the World Wars: Barnstormers--Owners and Operators of Flying Services Chapter Four. Record Setters and Air Racers Chapter Five. Creating a More Connected World Chapter Six. Flight Training Chapter Seven. Texas Air Power during the Second World War Chapter Eight. Aircraft Designers and Manufacturers Chapter Nine. Red, White, and Blue All Over: Texas Air Power in the Cold War and the Space Age Epilogue. Aeronautical Achievements, Education, and the Future of Air and Space Travel Appendices Notes Bibliography Index

Product details

• Authors: Barbara Ganson
• Publisher: University Of Texas Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 06.01.2014
• EAN: 9780292754089
• ISBN: 978-0-292-75408-9
• No. of pages: 312
• Series: Bridwell Texas History Series; Bridwell Texas History; Bridwell Texas History Series; Bridwell Texas History
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Regional and national histories; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous