Cleveland's National Air Races

· Arcadia Publishing
4.0
2 reviews
eBook
128
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Enthusiasm for aviation exploded after Charles Lindberghs solo flight across the Atlantic in May 1927. The National Air Races, held in Cleveland between 1929 and 1949, collectively represent one of the most significant aviation events of the 20th century. Clevelands newly constructed municipal airport, the worlds largest airport facility at the time, along with its permanent 50,000-seat bleachers, won the city hosting rights to the event. The National Air Races captivated the public during the grim years of the Great Depression and provided a showcase for many aviation innovations including retractable landing gear, low-wing monoplanes, aircooled engines, and careful streamlining. A deadly crash ended the National Air Races more than 50 years ago, but the races made an unforgettable impression. This book should reinforce the memories of those who saw the races firsthand and pique the interest of those who have always wished they had.

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4.0
2 reviews
Mark Rodriguez
10 April 2015
This book was a thrill to read! I like the small home-built air racers very much.
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About the author

Employed as an educator for more than 20 years, Thomas G. Matowitz Jr. is a licensed pilot with a lifelong interest in aviation history. He currently flies a restored Piper L-4J, a liaison plane that saw combat in Italy during the final days of World War II.

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