Bibliograph

The early days of aviation in Grand Rapids, Gordon G. Beld

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Label

The early days of aviation in Grand Rapids, Gordon G. Beld

Language

eng

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The early days of aviation in Grand Rapids

Medium

electronic resource

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Responsibility statement

Gordon G. Beld

Summary

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

Target audience

adult

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