Wings Above the Arctic: A Photographic History of Arctic Aviation McAllister

New condition glossy oblong color photographic softcover wraps. Includes Author Dedication; Preliminary Page Quote; Introduction; Endnotes; Bibliography; and About the Author. Profusely illustrated with color photographs, black-and-white photographs, and color map. "Wings Above the Arctic is a collection of truly fascinating stories about Arctic aviation and the bold pilots (U.S., Canadian, Russian) who made history, prevailing against formidable odds. Best of all are the stunning photos of these men and women and their aircraft in remote, inhospitable locations. Anyone interested in aviation, exploration, and the Arctic will delight in this book by Bruce McAllister." - Lowell Thomas, Jr., pilot/instructor USAF (World War II), author, lecturer, Alaska Lt. Governor 1974-1978, producer of several High Adventure shows for CBS, owner/pilot Takeetna Air Taxi 1980-1988. "Bruce McAllister has produced a delightful smorgasbord of Arctic aviation historical ingredients. Through a captivating collage of events, people, and photographs, Wings Above the Arctic goes a long way towards satisfying the appetite of the most avid Arctic aviation history devotee." - Keith R. Greenaway, Brig. General RCAF (ret), with over 3,000 hours a navigator on Arctic military flights and co-author of Arctic Canada from the Air. "The Arctic has long held Canadians' imaginations. When the air age began, pilots, engineers, and explorers in primitive aircraft opened a mysterious region filled with unknown hazards. Wings Above the Arctic recounts gripping stories of their resourceful courage, superlative airmanship, and daring pioneering. Soar aloft with American, Canadian, and Russian aviators as they put their lives on the line to expand our knowledge of our planet. McAllister's keen ear for a good story and his eye for superb photographs create a memorable book to enhance any aviator's library." - Bob Merrick, book reviewer for Canadian Flight, retired RCAF fighter-navigator, and retiree from the Aviation Safety Programs branch of Transport Canada. "I have flown just enough in the High Arctic to know that it is at the same time one of the most achingly beautiful yet dismayingly harsh places on the planet. And that same dichotomy applies to aircraft and the Arctic: The Far North is the perfect place for wings, yet a world that brutalizes terribly both aircraft and the people who fly them. Bruce McAllister's fascinating collection of both archival works and his own splendid photography makes this vivid, as do the tales he tells of pilots who flew not just the North American Arctic but Europe's and Asia's as well." - Stephan Wilkinson, Board of Contributors, AIR & SPACE Smithsonian Magazine.

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