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Eugene Ely Pioneer of Naval Aviation
by [Zobel, John H.]
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The story of Eugene Ely's life is the stuff of myth and legend. Much of what has been written about him relies on sensationalized newspaper accounts from an era when early twentieth century reporters unabashedly fabricated stories to increase newspaper circulation. Those accounts portray Ely as a reckless daredevil and are essentially historical fiction. Eugene Ely: Pioneer of Navigation cuts through the sensationalism by relying on primary sources and photographic records and triangulating multiple sources to arrive at an honest portrait of the man and his legacy. The result is the story of a quiet, self-effacing Iowan who did extraordinary things. Ely's measured approach and calculated demonstrations of the potential of military aviation ultimately pointed the way to today's modern aircraft carriers, over a century later.
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Product Details
- Naval Institute Press Brand
- Oct 15, 2023 Pub Date:
- 9781682478370 ISBN-13:
- 1682478378 ISBN-10:
- 392.0 pages Hardcover
- English Language
- 9 in * 1.5 in * 6 in Dimensions:
- 2 lb Weight:
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