Wings

This book tells the story of how the invention of the airplane changed the world. From global commerce to technological advancements to wartime, the sheer exhilaration of flight captured the imagination. The author weaves together a compelling narrative of the people, machines, and ideas behind the air age. Learn about the enthusiastic amateurs who created an industry that determined the rise and fall of nations. Although progress was not always easy, the cast of characters who wrote history in the sky is truly fascinating.