Hero of the air : Glenn Curtiss and the birth of naval aviation / William F. Trimble.

Author/creator Trimble, William F., 1947-
Format Book
Publication InfoAnnapolis, Md. : Naval Institute Press, ©2010.
Descriptionxvi, 270 pages, 32 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm
Subjects

Contents Young and restless -- Bell's lab -- The "Flying Bug" -- The exhibition business -- The partnership -- High above Keuka's waters -- The Navy's wings -- Headwinds -- Challenges old and new.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 247-254) and index.
LCCN 2009052948
ISBN9781591148791 (acid-free paper)
ISBN1591148790 (acid-free paper)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks TL540.C9 T75 2010 ✔ Available Place Hold