LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (CA) (Images of Aviation
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| Rating | : | 4.98 (926 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0738555827 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 128 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-07-15 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Growth on the flatlands along the western extents of Imperial Highway in the 1920s was once measured in beans, barley, and jackrabbits. After 2000, the site that became Los Angeles International Airport would be measured by the more than 60 million passengers and nearly two million tons of cargo passing through it each year. With the advent of the jet age in the town of the jet set, LAX became a nexus of international travel and a symbol of sophistication as the “Gateway to the World,” a cutting-edge center for the overlapping spheres of aviation, business,
Lindbergh on a surprise visit to the airport following his famed trans-Atlantic solo flight, legendary aviatrix Amelia Earhart at the 1936 Air Races in Los Angeles, and the Beatles arriving to a welcome from hysterical fans in the 1960s."Many of today's travelers don't realize that the airport has been at the heart of local history for many years," said Ake. Schoneberger and co-authored by Pattison, longtime LAX archivist, and Nichols, executive director of Flight Path. "This book restores a sense of pride in a place we often take for granted."Other photos show crowds gathered for the airport's official dedication in 1930, daredevil pilots and their aircraft at early air shows, camouflaging and other tight security at the field during World War II, development of the "jet age" terminal complex in the late 1950s, construction in preparation for the 1984 Olympic Games, and LAX at it appears today.Visible in several of the book's photos is the airport's Hangar No. . The book was deve
Ethel Pattison has worked in several executive capacities at LAX since the 1950s. Flight Path executive director Lee Nichols is the former public relations director of LAX. The Flight Path Learning Center of Southern California, located in LAX’s Imperial Terminal, is one of the world’s most notable aviation museums. Author William A. Th
Five Stars Good book and alot of pictures pertaining to the history of LAX. Brian E. Peacock said very good piece of histroy. good book after spending several years in the area in the early 60's much of this books content seems accurite.. Five Stars stanley d.bacica Great Seller !!!!!! Great Item !!!!!! Super Fast Delivery !!!!! Thank You !!!!!'n