Wings Over Meir - The Story of the Potteries Aerodrome

Wings Over Meir is a highly readable and meticulously researched account of the Potteries now largely forgotten aerodrome. In setting the scene, the author traces the districts long history of involvement in aerial pursuits, from balloon ascents and death-defying parachute drops to some of the countrys earliest flying and gliding exhibitions. Among a host of memorable characters are Dolly Shepherd, Samuel Cody, Gustav Hamel, Harold Hales, and Reginald Mitchell a young witness to some of these thrilling (and at times hilarious) events.

About the author

William is a aviation and military history author who lives Stoke-on-Trent.

Summary

A highly readable and meticulously researched account of the Potteries' now largely forgotten aerodrome.

Product details

• Authors: William Cooke
• Publisher: Amberley Publishing
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 15.11.2010
• EAN: 9781445601359
• ISBN: 978-1-4456-0135-9
• No. of pages: 224
• Dimensions: 155 mm x 234 mm x 15 mm
• Weight: 499 g
• Subjects: Guides > Motor vehicles, aircraft, ships, space travel > Aircraft, space travel; Humanities, art, music > History; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Business > Individual industrial sectors, branches