Newark Airport (Images of Aviation)
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.92 (742 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0738565229 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 128 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-06-18 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
A reader said Newark Liberty Airport. Newark Airport is a fine pictorial history in the excellent Images of America series. Author Henry Holden has obtained many superb photos that tell the story of this great airport. Newark Airport was a renowned aviation center during the 19Newark Liberty Airport Newark Airport is a fine pictorial history in the excellent Images of America series. Author Henry Holden has obtained many superb photos that tell the story of this great airport. Newark Airport was a renowned aviation center during the 1930s. During World War II it was taken over by the Army Air Forces and became Newark Army Air Field. A new terminal was built in the early 1950s next to the historic administration building on the north end of the field. It was replaced by the first of three huge terminal building--each with satellite terminal buildings--starting in the 1970s. The original ter. 0s. During World War II it was taken over by the Army Air Forces and became Newark Army Air Field. A new terminal was built in the early 1950s next to the historic administration building on the north end of the field. It was replaced by the first of three huge terminal building--each with satellite terminal buildings--starting in the 1970s. The original ter. mpca"Did Anyone Proofread the Text?!?" according to mpca29. I was excited to finally get a book about Newark International Airport (which as a kid I made many visits to), but can't believe how may errors there are in the text accompanying the photos. For instance:-p8Did Anyone Proofread the Text?!? I was excited to finally get a book about Newark International Airport (which as a kid I made many visits to), but can't believe how may errors there are in the text accompanying the photos. For instance:-p83 "North Terminal Prior to its Grand Opening"Photo is nothing more than a photo of the terminal entrance in either the late 70's or 80's. Is the author suggesting there was a another "grand opening" when the 1953 terminal building was modified to handle international traffic (after Terminals A & B opened)?-p90 "North Terminal c.1957"The text below states "Three years later, the airport opene. "North Terminal Prior to its Grand Opening"Photo is nothing more than a photo of the terminal entrance in either the late 70's or 80's. Is the author suggesting there was a another "grand opening" when the 195Did Anyone Proofread the Text?!? I was excited to finally get a book about Newark International Airport (which as a kid I made many visits to), but can't believe how may errors there are in the text accompanying the photos. For instance:-p83 "North Terminal Prior to its Grand Opening"Photo is nothing more than a photo of the terminal entrance in either the late 70's or 80's. Is the author suggesting there was a another "grand opening" when the 1953 terminal building was modified to handle international traffic (after Terminals A & B opened)?-p90 "North Terminal c.1957"The text below states "Three years later, the airport opene. terminal building was modified to handle international traffic (after Terminals A & B opened)?-p90 "North Terminal c.1957"The text below states "Three years later, the airport opene. 9 said Did Anyone Proofread the Text?!?. I was excited to finally get a book about Newark International Airport (which as a kid I made many visits to), but can't believe how may errors there are in the text accompanying the photos. For instance:-p8Did Anyone Proofread the Text?!? I was excited to finally get a book about Newark International Airport (which as a kid I made many visits to), but can't believe how may errors there are in the text accompanying the photos. For instance:-p83 "North Terminal Prior to its Grand Opening"Photo is nothing more than a photo of the terminal entrance in either the late 70's or 80's. Is the author suggesting there was a another "grand opening" when the 1953 terminal building was modified to handle international traffic (after Terminals A & B opened)?-p90 "North Terminal c.1957"The text below states "Three years later, the airport opene. "North Terminal Prior to its Grand Opening"Photo is nothing more than a photo of the terminal entrance in either the late 70's or 80's. Is the author suggesting there was a another "grand opening" when the 195Did Anyone Proofread the Text?!? I was excited to finally get a book about Newark International Airport (which as a kid I made many visits to), but can't believe how may errors there are in the text accompanying the photos. For instance:-p83 "North Terminal Prior to its Grand Opening"Photo is nothing more than a photo of the terminal entrance in either the late 70's or 80's. Is the author suggesting there was a another "grand opening" when the 1953 terminal building was modified to handle international traffic (after Terminals A & B opened)?-p90 "North Terminal c.1957"The text below states "Three years later, the airport opene. terminal building was modified to handle international traffic (after Terminals A & B opened)?-p90 "North Terminal c.1957"The text below states "Three years later, the airport opene. Martin Vehstedt said Another airport book!. I've learned to love this series.Nice compact,with clear photos and much info.I flew out of Newark a few times,all good experiences.For seven years,I drove to work on the NJ turnpike,to Manhatten.When the wind and runway shifted,I tried timing my passage UNDER a LOW FLYING incoming plane! The sound was exilarating! Keep this series going!
. Henry M. Newark Airport contains photographs, most previously unpublished, from the archives of the New Jersey Aviation Hall of Fame and Museum and the author’s collection. Holden is a freelance aviation writer, aviation historian, and prolific author
The administration building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.. It opened on October 1, 1928, occupying an area of filled-in marshland. The Port Authority of New York took over the airport in 1948 and made major investments in airport infrastructure. During World War II, Newark was closed to passenger traffic and controlled by the United States Army Air Force for logistics operations. In 1935, Amelia Earhart dedicated the Newark Airport Administration Building, which was North America’s first commercial airline terminal. Newark was the busiest airport in the world until LaGuardia Airport, in New York, opened in 1939. Newark Airport was the first major airport in the New York metropolitan area. The
Holden is a freelance aviation writer, aviation historian, and prolific author. About the Author Henry M. Newark Airport contains photographs, most previously unpublished, from the archives of the New Jersey Aviation Hall of Fame and Museum and the author’s collection.