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a gripping, indepth look at how Americas $200 billion aviation industry took flightTo understand the industry, this is necessary reading. The Miami HeraldWith the precision of a scientist, a good reporters marshaling of disparate facts, and the vigor of a natural storyteller, Heppenheimer offers an absorbing narrative. Richard Snow, Editor American Heritage.Tom Heppenheimer tells a fascinating story. R. T. Jones Inventor of the swept wing.An important addition to the history of technology as well as business. Publishers Weekly.An airworthy briefing firmly grounded in the applied science and allied realities that permit air transport of passengers and cargo over long distances and high speeds. Kirkus Reviews.
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a gripping, indepth look at how Americas $200 billion aviation industry took flightTo understand the industry, this is necessary reading. The Miami HeraldWith the precision of a scientist, a good reporters marshaling of disparate facts, and the vigor of a natural storyteller, Heppenheimer offers an absorbing narrative. Richard Snow, Editor American Heritage.Tom Heppenheimer tells a fascinating story. R. T. Jones Inventor of the swept wing.An important addition to the history of technology as well as business. Publishers Weekly.An airworthy briefing firmly grounded in the applied science and allied realities that permit air transport of passengers and cargo over long distances and high speeds. Kirkus Reviews.











