A comprehensive look at Alaskan commercial prop planes from 1940-1960, showcasing their crucial role in the state's development and the challenges of Arctic aviation. Characteristics ISBN-13 9780850458695 ISBN-10 0-85045-869-2 Book cover finish(es) Perfect paperback Condition VG Author(s) Karl-Heinz Morawietz, Jörg Weier Publisher Osprey Publishing Limited Number of pages 128 Published date 1988 Language(s) English Collection / Series Osprey Colour series Size 21 x 23 x 1 cm Categorie(s) • AVIATION CIVILE• APPAREILS - CONSTRUCTEURS Description This book is part of the Osprey colour series and focuses on Alaskan commercial propeller-driven aeroplanes from 1940-1960. It provides a detailed look at the aviation history of Alaska during this period, showcasing the various aircraft that played crucial roles in the state's development and transportation. The book likely includes color photographs and illustrations of these historic aircraft, along with information about their operations, significance, and the unique challenges of flying in Alaska's rugged terrain and harsh climate. Three Northern Air Cargo DC - 6A's lined up on the Anchorage ramp in the sunshine of an Alaskan morning in 1986. N.A.C. bought its first DC - 6 in 1969, and has subsequently increased the fleet to a round dozen. Caption from page No. 14 Through this book, the reader will discover the aircraft and the daily routine - in the air and on the ground - of airline companies and cargo airlines in Alaska during the 1980's.
