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Description

Berks Countians began embracing aviation when balloonist pioneer John Wise held his first balloon ascension in Reading in August 1836. In 1912, Charles Walsh became an instant celebrity when he was the first person to fly among thousands of spectators. After World War I, barnstormers landed surplus military planes on fields that once populated Reading, and Whander Field became the first airport in Pennsylvania to accommodate Reading Airways — the state's first commercial airline. Visionaries like Eddie Nibur, Alfred M. Bertolet, and J. Harding Breithupt made significant aviation contributions, building flight training, charter operations, and general aviation empires, while Boyertown's Gen. Carl Spaatz served as commander of Strategic Air Forces in Europe during World War II. As aviation matured, Reading Airport became the county's first municipal airport and the site of the nation's largest air show throughout the 1970s. Today, new industries provide opportunities for Berks County to lead aviation into the 21st century and build upon the rich heritage that already exists.

Author Biography:

Michael J. Floriani is a native Pennsylvanian, originally from Reading, who has been an active pilot for over 20 years and a certified flight instructor for over 10 years. He has written articles on aviation specifically related to training, and the images in this book have been sourced from historical societies and individuals involved with aviation in the county.
Release date Australia
May 20th, 2019
Audience
  • General (US: Trade)
Pages
128
ISBN-13
9781467103220
Product ID
29779128

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