We are an authorized, direct-from-the-publisher retailer of NEW books. Our titles are ON HAND and available for immediate shipping. Table of Contents: Page 1 - Page 2 OUR NOTES: Have you ever wondered about the early days of flight, when airplanes had wooden propellers and bi-planes were common? This historical book will provide you with a birds-eye view of notable achievements by aviations pioneers. According to Wikipedia.com, the Royal Air Force (RAF) first instituted the Distinguished Flying Cross award in 1918 to personnel in the RAF as well as distinguished officers of other commonwealth countries for "an act or acts of valor, courage, or devotion to duty whilst flying in active operations against the enemy." The US Distinguished Flying Congress was formally authorized by Congress in 1926; the first recipient was Charles Lindberg. This book covers those who earned this notable award, as other notable figures from this era. Some of those who are discussed include: - Charles Lindbergh
- Amelia Earhart
- Wiley Post
- Admiral Richard Byrd
- Glenn Curtiss
- Orville & Wilbur Wright (The Wright Brothers)
- Ira Eaker
- Jimmy Doolittle
- Eddie Rickenbacker
- Richard E. Byrd
- and others!
Those who are fascinated by this topic will find this a compelling book. PS The Distinguished Flying Cross Society also has a website dedicated entirely to this topic; we cannot post the URL here, but we do have their web address posted on our website under News & Research for those who are interested in learning more. ---- copyright 2004, Collector Bookstore, John K, Reviewer PUBLISHER'S DESCRIPTION: Awards of the Distinguished Flying Cross And Other Airmen Stories 1927 to December 1941 James W. Patrick shares rare information about our American Heroes of Early Aviation. These pioneers set speed, altitude and distance records. Included are various racing events, balloon research to over 70,000 feet, reaching the South Pole, crossing the Atlantic and Pacific, and circling the globe. Read about well-known award winners of the Distinguished Flying Cross like Charles Lindbergh, Amelia Earheart, Wiley Post, Admiral Richard Byrd, Glenn Curtiss and the Wright Brothers, and other pioneering airmen, including U.S Marine pilots who engaged in conflict in Nicaragua. Many noted Naval and Marine Corps leaders moved from early exploits to the WWII campaigns, especially the Pacific Theater. Significant names of World war II military leaders, including Generals Ira Eaker, Jimmy Doolittle and Eddie Rickenbacker are featured.
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