The Age of Flight: A History of America's Pioneering Airline
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| Rating | : | 4.48 (856 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0966706110 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 264 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
This incredible book is wonderfully written and pulls from the United Airlines archives for nostalgic artwork, advertising, and actual photographs of the airline through time. Celebrate this groundbreaking airline from its humble beginnings in open bi-planes beginning the first airmail service in the country to one of the most respected modern trend-setting airlines in the world. Span the years for yourself and be truly impressed.
"WOW!! ALL THIS FOR $9.98 !!! A GREAT BOOK" according to JOSEPH G.. When I received it, the item was 'New' and shrink-wrapped. After I opened it, I notice the book was listed at $WOW!! ALL THIS FOR $9.98 !!! A GREAT BOOK JOSEPH G. When I received it, the item was 'New' and shrink-wrapped. After I opened it, I notice the book was listed at $49.98 - I got this on Amazon for only $9.98 - WOWSERS!!! I haven't put this down yet. This book details the history of United Airlines from 1926 to 2001 - A must read for someone who loves aviation (and United Airlines) Though PSA Airlines was the 'first' airline I flew (one way) - United was the first airline that flew me out of California, first R/T, first carrier to provide mileage membership, first airline to upgrade me cross-country, first time access to airline lounge (Red C. 9.98 - I got this on Amazon for only $9.98 - WOWSERS!!! I haven't put this down yet. This book details the history of United Airlines from 1926 to 2001 - A must read for someone who loves aviation (and United Airlines) Though PSA Airlines was the 'first' airline I flew (one way) - United was the first airline that flew me out of California, first R/T, first carrier to provide mileage membership, first airline to upgrade me cross-country, first time access to airline lounge (Red C. this is a good book to have A very well presented history of United. Well illustrated and put together with high quality everything. If you any interest in Unitedairlines, this is a good book to have.. A terrific book for those who love commercial aviation John B This is a terrific book. If you have any interest in the birth and development of one of the world's great airlines - United - this book is for you. It's beautifully laid out, and filled with images from United's vast archives. From its birth as a mail carrier to development of the Boeing 777 - this book traces United's growth and development. The book is an official corporate history of the airline, published by Pace Communications which happens to also publish United's inflight magazine. In many respects, the book looks like a polished and extended annual report, sans the numbers. But re