They Sailed the Skies: U.S. Navy Balloons And the Airship Program

In this accessibly written account, Vaeth describes the history of the annual James Gordon Bennett International Balloon Race, in which U.S. Navy balloonists competed throughout the 1920s and 1930s. The story of the competitors is told against the backdrop of the larger naval airship program of which they were a part. An epilogue recounts the author's participation in a program that used Navy-manned balloons for stratospheric research after WWII. The volume is illustrated with b&w historical photographs. Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
ASIN: 1591149142
VSKU: RDV.1591149142.A
Condition: Acceptable
Author/Artist:Vaeth, J. Gordon
Binding: Hardcover
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Condition Notes: This book is a well used but readable copy. Integrity of the book is still intact with no missing pages. May have notes or highlighting. Cover image on the book may vary from photo. Ships out quickly in a secure plastic mailer.