Author: LARKINS, WILLIAM T.; MOREHOUSE, HAROLD E.; SLOAN, JAMES J.; RUST, KENN C.; SHAMBURGER, PAGE; BLUE, ALLAN G.; BUFFINGTON, H. GLENN
Title: American Aviation Historical [A.A. H.S. ] Society Journal, Fall [3rd Quarter] 1964, Volume 9, Number 3 - Forest Fire Attack System / Glen Curtiss / First Women's Air Derby
Description: Glendale, CA, U.S.A.: American Aviation Historical Society, 1964. First Edition. Single Issue Magazine. Features: Forest Fire Air Attack System - The California-developed system of massive air drops of chemical fire retardants, popularly identified by the newspapers as "borate bombing" is now in its eighth year of operation; Flight From the Water - Glen Curtiss and his pioneering work in the development of flying from the water (float planes); The 12th Aero Squadron Observation (A.R. 2 & Salmsons) - Part I; The 313th Bombardment Wing; All American Aviation - Dr. Lytle S. Adams and his Tri-State Aviation; Ringmasters - A History of the 491st Bombardment Group (H) (Part II); Grumman Guardians - Developed from the XTB3F-1 (a torpedo bomber with the composite power sources of a reciprocating and jet engine which first flew on 1 December 1945); The First Women's Air Derby - Fascinating coverage of this 1929 race won by Louise Thaden, including group photo of some of the competitors which includes Amelia Earhart, who finished third; Bibliography; and more. Exceptionally well illustrated with black and white reproductions of archival photos. Pages 155-234. Cover illustration of Consolidated PBY-5A Water Scooper unloading over a forest fire. Unmarked with average wear. A sound copy of this very informative vintage issue.; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; American Aviation Historical Society Journal, A.A.H.S, Fall 1964, Third Quarter, Volume 9 Number 3, AF-2S, Hunter-Killer Team, AF-2W, VS-25 (PAC), BUNO, Forest Fire Air Attack System, borate bombing, floatplanes - history, Glen Curtiss, float planes, fl. Good .

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