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The West Grows Wings: Airshows, Airmail, and Airfields, 1909-1926.

Authors :
Bubb, Daniel K.
Source :
Journal of the West. Spring2020, Vol. 59 Issue 2, p27-35. 9p.
Publication Year :
2020

Abstract

The article focuses on airshows, airmail, and airfields for West Grows Wings. It mentions stagecoach, train, and automobile were the primary sources of transportation for Westerners and railroad workers laid thousands of miles of track, and construction workers built thousands of miles of roads. It also mentions boosters and businessmen attributed the popularity of airplanes to the lack of public exposure to them.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00225169
Volume :
59
Issue :
2
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of the West
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
144650191