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The Early Days of Aviation in Grand Rapids

by Gordon G. Beld
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Perch next to the first man to fly over Grand Rapids and share the spine-tingling thrills of wing-walker Ormer Locklear. Learn how barnstormer "Fish" Hassell led locals to the sky from the shores of Reeds Lake and paved the way for a new air route to Europe. Be there as helicopters and gliders roll off Grand Rapids assembly lines during World War II. Cheer Charles Lindbergh as he steps out of the Spirit of St. Louis at the old Kent County Airport. Ride from Grand Rapids to Detroit on the country's first passenger airline. With journalist Gordon Beld as your pilot, you're in for a spectacular aerial view of Grand Rapids aviation.
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Series: American Chronicles Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Inc.

Kindle Book

  • Release date: November 27, 2012

OverDrive Read

  • ISBN: 9781614238058
  • File size: 2124 KB
  • Release date: November 27, 2012

EPUB ebook

  • ISBN: 9781614238058
  • File size: 2124 KB
  • Release date: November 27, 2012

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Kindle Book
OverDrive Read
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subjects

History Nonfiction

Languages

English

Perch next to the first man to fly over Grand Rapids and share the spine-tingling thrills of wing-walker Ormer Locklear. Learn how barnstormer "Fish" Hassell led locals to the sky from the shores of Reeds Lake and paved the way for a new air route to Europe. Be there as helicopters and gliders roll off Grand Rapids assembly lines during World War II. Cheer Charles Lindbergh as he steps out of the Spirit of St. Louis at the old Kent County Airport. Ride from Grand Rapids to Detroit on the country's first passenger airline. With journalist Gordon Beld as your pilot, you're in for a spectacular aerial view of Grand Rapids aviation.
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History Nonfiction