A photographic journey through the golden age of aviation, capturing the transition from piston to jet aircraft across airports worldwide in the 1960s, showcasing diverse carriers and aircraft types. Characteristics ISBN-13 978-0962673023 ISBN-10 0-9626730-2-1 Book cover finish(es) Hardcover ( square back binding ) Condition Excellent Author(s) George W. Hamlin Publisher World Transport Press, Inc Number of pages 111 Published date 1993 Language(s) English Size 27.2 x 23.5 x 1.2 cm Categorie(s) • AVIATION CIVILE• APPAREILS - CONSTRUCTEURS Description To borrow the promotional slogan for the film American Graffiti, where were you in '62? As we will see, photographer Mel Lawrence was in a variety of locations that year. Once again, those of us with an interest in the piston-to-jet transition era of the 1960s are fortunate that he had not only the interest in photographing the airline scene during these years, but also the opportunity to visit airports in Europe, Latin America, and Asia, as well as those in the United States and Canada.Skyliners, the airline aircraft of the 1950s/1960s piston-to-jet transition era, were not unique to North America, of course. In fact, one of the better places to observe the machines in their glory was on the continent of Europe, and most certainly, on an island located immediately to the northwest.There was the opportunity to see different carriers and liveries, as well as types such as the Viscount and Caravelle that were not especially widespread in the States. In addition, there were other types represented only rarely, if at all, in North America, which could be observed at Heathrow (then frequently just referred to as LAP, or London Airport) and across the Channel at Le Bourget and Orly.Latin America was also a place to see different liveries displayed on familiar aircraft types, and, in a number of cases, familiar aircraft, as well. In addition, exotic airport locales, with prominent local scenic landmarks in full view provide another reason for at least a brief visit to South America.
