1919: Learning to Fly in a "Jenny" Just Like Charles Lindbergh and Amelia Earhart (Vintage Photo Album Series)
$7.53
Description
Book Synopsis: Edward O. Southard learned to fly the Curtiss JN-4 "Jenny" at March Field in Riverside, California, in 1919. About eighteen months earlier, William Muir Russel was honing his pilot skills at Ashburn Field and then Rantoul Aviation Field, both in Illinois. But that's where the differences in their early flying school experiences end. They both learned to fly in the same plane. They both saw frequent crashes. They both mastered the same controls, take-offs, and landings. And they both first flew solo in a Jenny.
In 1919, author William H. Bollman melds Southard's photographs, taken with a Brownie No. 2 Kodak box camera, with excerpts from Russel's letters that were compiled in the book A Happy Warrior. The photographs and words describe what it was like to learn to fly in the same plane that Amelia Earhart first learned to fly in, and in the same plane that Charles Lindbergh first soloed in, in this entry in the Trip Back in Time: Vintage Photo Album Series. 1919 tells the story of what it was like to be among the very first to learn to fly this open-air biplane at a time when very few had even seen a plane up close.
Details
Experience the thrill of learning to fly in the legendary Curtiss JN-4 "Jenny," just like aviation icons Charles Lindbergh and Amelia Earhart. In our captivating book, 1919: Learning to Fly in a "Jenny" Just Like Charles Lindbergh and Amelia Earhart, author William H. Bollman takes you on a mesmerizing journey back in time. With stunning vintage photographs captured by Edward O. Southard using a Brownie No. 2 Kodak box camera, and insightful excerpts from William Muir Russel's letters compiled in A Happy Warrior, this book offers a matchless glimpse into the world of early aviation.
Immerse yourself in the fascinating accounts of Southard and Russel as they delve into their experiences of mastering the same controls, enduring nerve-wracking crashes, and achieving their first solo flights in the iconic Jenny. Discover the magic of the open-air biplane that Earhart herself learned to fly in and that Lindbergh brilliantly soloed in. With each turn of the page, you'll be transported to a time when aviation was in its infancy and few had the opportunity to witness a plane up close.
Unveiling the captivating story of these trailblazing pilots, 1919: Learning to Fly in a "Jenny" Just Like Charles Lindbergh and Amelia Earhart is a must-read for aviation enthusiasts, history buffs, and those curious about the early days of flight. Let Southard's timeless photographs and Russel's compelling words ignite your imagination and transport you to an era where the sky was no longer a limit; it was an invitation to new horizons.
Don't miss the chance to relive the exhilaration and challenges faced by the brave individuals who paved the way for modern aviation. Grab your copy of 1919: Learning to Fly in a "Jenny" Just Like Charles Lindbergh and Amelia Earhart now and embark on an unforgettable journey through the thrilling early days of flight. Prepare to be inspired, amazed, and awed. Order your copy today!
Discover More Best Sellers in Man-Made Objects
Shop Man-Made Objects
Boeing 737: A Legends of Flight Illustrated History (Legends of Flight, 1)
Man-Made Objects - Boeing 737: A Legends of Flight Illustrated History (Legends of Flight, 1)
On the Water: A Century of Iconic Maritime Photography from the Rosenfeld Collection
Man-Made Objects - On the Water: A Century of Iconic Maritime Photography from the Rosenfeld Collection
Back to the Future: DeLorean Time Machine: Doc Brown's Owner's Workshop Manual (Haynes Manual)
Man-Made Objects - Back to the Future: DeLorean Time Machine: Doc Brown's Owner's Workshop Manual (Haynes Manual)
Man-Made Objects - 50 Years with Ferraris: Photographer Neill Bruce’s story of a lifetime working with Maranello Concessionaires
Man-Made Objects - The Drone Pilot's Guide to Real Estate Imaging: Using Drones for Real Estate Photography and Video (Commercial Drone Applications)
Leaving the Comfort Zone: The Adventure of a Lifetime
Man-Made Objects - Leaving the Comfort Zone: The Adventure of a Lifetime
A Guide to Motor-Cycle Design - A Collection of Vintage Articles on Motor Cycle Construction
Man-Made Objects - A Guide to Motor-Cycle Design - A Collection of Vintage Articles on Motor Cycle Construction
