San Diego International Airport, Lindbergh Field (Images of Aviation)
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| Rating | : | 4.93 (869 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 073858908X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 128 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-07-16 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
In 1935, Consolidated Aircraft relocated to Lindbergh Field, transforming it into an aviation manufacturing center. Situated just three miles north of downtown San Diego, Lindbergh Field serves more than 50,000 travelers a day, making San Diego International Airport the busiest single-runway commercial airport today in the United States.. Now formally known as San Diego International Airport, Lindbergh Field was named in honor of Charles Lindbergh and has been a center of aeronautic activity since its dedication in 1928. Many famous personalities and events have been associated with the airstrip, which quickly grew to include a Coast Guard Air Station, three airlines, two flying schools, and Ryan Aeronautical
Many photographs used from that collection have never before been published, including rare images taken during construction. This book has been authored by museum staff members Katrina Pescador, Alan Renga, and Pamela Gay. . About the Author The San Diego Air & Space Museum has preserved this history, now offered for the first time and featuring unique photographs from its archivesone of the largest aviation photographic collections in the world
The San Diego Air & Space Museum has preserved this history, now offered for the first time and featuring unique photographs from its archivesone of the largest aviation photographic collections in the world. This book has been authored by museum staff members Katrina Pescador, Alan Renga, and Pamela Gay. Many photographs used from that collection have never before been published, including rare images taken during construction.
"Photographic History of San Diego International" according to James I. Moffett. Published by Arcadia, their line of historical books are never disappointing. Their books are namely a pictorial documentation of the title subject and this one does not disappoint. The photos, with description, are provided and put together by members of the San Diego Air & Space Museum. It is 128 pages crammed full of B & W photos. The history opens up with the glider flights of John. Joseph Brogden said Five Stars. Good book