Delta Air Lines: 75 Years of Airline Excellence (Images of Aviation: Georgia)
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| Rating | : | 4.70 (867 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0738515833 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 128 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-06-23 |
| Language | : | English |
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He is also the author of numerous books including The Big Six US Airlines, American Classics of the Air, and Vintage Aircraft over America. Jones resides in the British Isles and has been flying as a private pilot since 1977. In Delta Air Lines: 75 Years of Airline Excellence, he has created a fitting tribute to an American institution. Author Geoff Jones is a freelance aviation journalist and photographer whose articles have appeared in such magazines as Airways, Airliner World, Flight,
Five Stars Amazon Customer As advertised. Holly Bowers said Three Stars. Mostly photos of old airplanes but this is the only Delta book I could find online.. Photo History of Delta Telling a brief story about Delta Air Lines by a lean, simple wording. Very rich in terms of photography. But if you expect a detailed written history about Delta, this is not the wright book. Don't get disappointed.
Images culled from the Delta Air Transport Heritage Museum, Inc. By the start of the new millennium, Delta Air Lines was the world's largest airline in terms of passengers carried-120 million in 2000-and operating from the world's largest hub airport, Atlanta Hartsfield International. This volume uncovers the earliest days of Delta, from it first scheduled passenger service on June 17, 1929, through the myriad developments of the 20th century. From the small beginnings at Macon, Georgia and then Monroe, Louisiana and a small five-passenger plane, Delta has grown to become one of the world's leading airlines. The history of Delta Air Lines can be traced back to 1924 and the start of an aerial crop dusting outfit, but it was in 1929 that scheduled passenger services began. This book celebrates a remarkable 75-year history in words and pictures, highlighting the men and women who have helped to make Delta a tour de force. Monumental growth and change occurred at Delta throughout the second half of the 20th century. and the author's personal collection are coupled with an engaging narrative in a collection sure to be treasured by Delta employees past and present, aviation enthusiast
Jones resides in the British Isles and has been flying as a private pilot since 1977. About the Author Author Geoff Jones is a freelance aviation journalist and photographer whose articles have appeared in such magazines as Airways, Airliner World, Flight, and Pilot. He is also the author of numerous books including The Big Six US Airlines, American Classics of the Air, and Vintage Aircraft over America. In Delta Air Lines: 75 Years of Airline Excellence, he has created a fitting tribute to an American institution.