Davies breaks new ground in commercial aviation history by profiling twenty-five mavericks who defied the establishment in their quest to develop airlines against the odds. The preeminent historian of commercial aviation, Davies writes of the colorful lives & contributions of these enterprising men from the United States, Canada, Great Britain, France, Latin America, Australia & Thailand. Davies presents new perspectives on the efforts of men such as Ralph O’Neill, Marcel Bouilloux-Lafont, Stan Weiss, Orvis Nelson, Howard Hughes & Sir Freddie Laker. But he also discusses, among others, the endeavors of James Slim” Carmichael
Rebels and Reformers of the Airways
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| Author | Davies, R.E.G. |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Airlife Publishing Ltd |
| Year Published | 1987 |
| Book Condition | Near Fine |
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| Binding Type | Hardcover in Dustjacket |
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