Aviation Chicago Timeline: A Comprehensive History of Aviation in the Windy City
Chicago has been a major hub of aviation since the early days of flight. The city's first airport, Midway Airport, opened in 1927, and O'Hare International Airport, one of the busiest airports in the world, opened in 1955. Chicago is also home to Boeing's world headquarters and the United Airlines Flight Training Center.
5 out of 5
| Language | : | English |
| File size | : | 1354 KB |
| Text-to-Speech | : | Enabled |
| Screen Reader | : | Supported |
| Enhanced typesetting | : | Enabled |
| Word Wise | : | Enabled |
| Print length | : | 598 pages |
| Paperback | : | 102 pages |
| Item Weight | : | 6.9 ounces |
| Dimensions | : | 7.44 x 0.21 x 9.69 inches |
Aviation Chicago Timeline is the most comprehensive history of aviation in the Windy City, from the early days of flight to the present day. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of aviation or Chicago.
The book is divided into four parts:
- The Early Years (1903-1926): This section covers the early days of aviation in Chicago, from the first flights at Grant Park to the opening of Midway Airport.
- The Golden Age of Aviation (1927-1945): This section covers the period of rapid growth in aviation in Chicago, from the opening of O'Hare International Airport to the end of World War II.
- The Jet Age (1946-1970): This section covers the rise of jet aviation in Chicago, from the of the Boeing 707 to the opening of the new terminal at O'Hare International Airport.
- The Modern Era (1971-present): This section covers the modern era of aviation in Chicago, from the opening of the new terminal at Midway Airport to the present day.
Aviation Chicago Timeline is illustrated with over 200 photographs and maps, and it includes a detailed bibliography and index. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of aviation or Chicago.
About the Author
Michael Haupt is a lifelong aviation enthusiast and historian. He has written extensively about aviation in Chicago, and he is the author of several books, including Aviation Chicago Timeline and The History of O'Hare International Airport.
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5 out of 5
| Language | : | English |
| File size | : | 1354 KB |
| Text-to-Speech | : | Enabled |
| Screen Reader | : | Supported |
| Enhanced typesetting | : | Enabled |
| Word Wise | : | Enabled |
| Print length | : | 598 pages |
| Paperback | : | 102 pages |
| Item Weight | : | 6.9 ounces |
| Dimensions | : | 7.44 x 0.21 x 9.69 inches |
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| Language | : | English |
| File size | : | 1354 KB |
| Text-to-Speech | : | Enabled |
| Screen Reader | : | Supported |
| Enhanced typesetting | : | Enabled |
| Word Wise | : | Enabled |
| Print length | : | 598 pages |
| Paperback | : | 102 pages |
| Item Weight | : | 6.9 ounces |
| Dimensions | : | 7.44 x 0.21 x 9.69 inches |
