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Signed and inscribed by the Author. Octavo, softbound (stiff, photo. illus. blue wrappers), x, 244 pp. Fine. From lower cover: Celebrate the centennial of powered flight with the achievements of Pensacola's own early aviators! On December 17, 1903 Orville and Wilbur Wright launched into history with the first powered, controlled and sustained flight of an aeroplane. On November 30, 1911 Pensacola witnessed her own first successful aeroplane flight, beginning over 90 yeas of near-continuous aviation achievements and adventures over the Gulf Coast that continue to this day. Learn about the 1909 "Rhodes Aeroplane" flight attempt for Fort Barrancas; the 1911 "Nassr Aeroplane" flight attempt from Kupfrian's Park; the 1911 "Curtiss-Mills Pusher" flight from Palmetto Beach; Pensacola's first civilian landing field; the birth of the "Cradle of Naval Aviation" and "Annapolis of the Air"; Pensacola's and Florida's first aviation-related death; early aviation records set in Pensacola; Medals of Honor awarded for aviation actions in Pensacola; Charles Lindbergh's connection with Pensacola; Pensacola's lighter-than-air achievements; visiting barnstomers, flying circuses and airtours; Pensacola's aviation mysteries, tragedies, and oddities. Aviation, Florida, Floridiana, Pensacola, Americana, U.S.-iana, American History, U. S. History, United States History, Aircraft yslic.

8Vo Softcover. Zustand: Good. 1st Ltd. Signed. 244pp. Text is clean on unmarked, uncreased pages. Spine is unbroken, textblock is square with lightly bumped corners. Signed and inscribed by author on title page. Minimal overall shelf/timewear, coverwear, cover edge and cornerwear.

Soft cover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. Limited Edition. This is number 778 of a limited edition of 1,000 copies that is inscribed on the title page. Its 244 pages, clean, tight, bright, free of makings, is very good plus with one dog eared page. Illustrations supplement the text. The book is very good plus with a tiny upturn on each corner on the front cover. Inscribed by Author(s).