A history in the making
Subtitle: 80 turbulent years in the American general aviation industry
By: Donald M. Pattillo.
Publisher: McGraw-Hill
Published: 1998
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 216
Subjects: Aeronautics -- United States -- History.; Aircraft industry -- United States -- History.
Description: "Starting from the days of fabric-and-wood biplanes, Donald Pattillo takes the reader through the fascinating growth of the airplane-building business, following its ups and downs, its business failures and successes, and its transformation into the industry we know today. This business history of manufacturers tells the story of their battle to survive and thrive."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 193-199) and index.