Takeoff! tells the remarkable stories of the daring men and women who made aviation history right here on Long Island. It begins at the turn of the century - and takes you to that historic moment when men first landed on the moon. The pages of Takeoff! are filled with: -- 11 chapters of aviation history -- Nearly 200 vintage photographs -- 224 color pagesCelebrate the human spirit with the men and women who dared to fly! Feel the wind in, your face and fly with the early daredevils! Live the dreams that took flight and ...
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Takeoff! tells the remarkable stories of the daring men and women who made aviation history right here on Long Island. It begins at the turn of the century - and takes you to that historic moment when men first landed on the moon. The pages of Takeoff! are filled with: -- 11 chapters of aviation history -- Nearly 200 vintage photographs -- 224 color pagesCelebrate the human spirit with the men and women who dared to fly! Feel the wind in, your face and fly with the early daredevils! Live the dreams that took flight and carried humankind forward, challenging time and space from the turn of the century to the landing on the moon! And every step of the way will offer interviews, biographies, tributes and pictures. -- Meet the first U.S. licensed female pilot at Mineola's Moissant Aviation School -- Relive Henry Walden's crash over Motor Parkway -- Log more than 10,000 flying hours with Grumman's Chuck Sewall of SetauketTakeoff! will lead rcaders on a journey through aviation history they won't want to down. And, it has tremendous local Long Island appeal for retailers - and makes a great fundraising book, or an exceptional corporate or premium gift.
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Seller's Description:
Very Good. Very Good condition. Good dust jacket. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.
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Seller's Description:
Very Good+ in Very Good dust jacket. 1885134266. Large format hardcover with dustjacket, "The history of Long Island is written in the sky as well as on land and sea-Stories and photographs of the men and women who took us from the farm fields to the moon, " an inked-over name is present at the top of the front end-paper, mild wrinkles to the corners and spine-ends, the binding is tight and clean and the contents are fine, the white jacket is slightly tanned on the spine, couple of short edge-tears on the rear panel, the jacket is clean and attractive, the original price is present and a professional (removable) mylar cover is included; 214 pages.
