Ganson, Barbara Anne, 1953-

Texas takes wing : a century of flight in the Lone Star State / [electronic resource] by Barbara Ganson. - First edition. - 1 online resource (313 pages) : illustrations. - Bridwell Texas history series .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Flying Takes Off in Texas -- The Stinson Flying Family of San Antonio and Texas Aviators in the Great War -- Between the World Wars : Barnstormers--Owners and Operators of Flying Services -- Record Setters and Air Racers -- Creating a More Connected World -- Flight Training -- Texas Air Power during the Second World War -- Aircraft Designers and Manufacturers -- Red, White, and Blue All Over : Texas Air Power in the Cold War and the Space Age -- Epilogue: Aeronautical Achievements, Education, and the Future of Air and Space Travel -- Appendices.

9780292754096 (e-book)


Aeronautics--History.--Texas
Air pilots--Texas--Biography.
Air power--History.--Texas
Aerospace industries--History.--Texas


Electronic books.

TL522.T4 / G36 2014

387.709764