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Paris Orly Airport

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Over a century, Orly has turned from a military station into an international platform open to the world and an innovating enterprise. Created in 1918, Orly was first a military camp and quickly became a major stake during WWII as the place represented much of an interest for the Allies and the Axis. At the end of the war, the US Army Air Forces settled in for two years before the company "Aeroports de Paris" was created in 1945, and the management of the airport given back to the French. Orly finally developed into a commercial gateway, organizing the first transatlantic flights and opening to international airlines. It also became a glamorous spot when American movies were shot there. Today, the airport has grown a real city in itself, becoming the heart of Orly and the business center for a whole community, competitive and innovating. This book is an invitation to journey through the evolution of Orly Airport as a mirror of our history.

Author Biography

Frederic Beniada, a writer who specializes in aeronautics, is also a journalist for French national radio. He is also a licensed pilot and a member of the board of the French flying club.
Release date Australia
March 27th, 2018
Audience
  • General (US: Trade)
Contributors
  • By (photographer) Orly Archives
  • By (photographer) Pierre-Yves Brunaud
Country of Publication
United States
Imprint
ABRAMS
Pages
192
Publisher
Abrams
ISBN-13
9781419730917
Product ID
26915919

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