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Chicago's Midway Airport (Illinois)

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Thanks for writing such a wonderful tribute to an era of plane travel that is now long gone. I think it is important for people to know what it was like in the early days of air travel, very unlike what it is like today.

An airport owned by a school system? Planes that have to wait for trains to pass? A Hindenburg-like crash that occured in the center of the city? Hundreds of fascinating photos draw the reader in and the unbelievable history unfolds in the text using sidebars, oral histories, and painstakingly researched facts. A one-of-a-kind read that was well worth the wait.

This book is fantastic!!! Christopher Lynch has really captured the history of commercial and general aviation and the early pioneers who overcame challenges in reaching success. The numerous photos in the book are phenomenonal as well. It is obvious that the author must have spent endless hours researching facts and gathering photos. The oral history really brings the story to life. This book should be recommended reading for all students of Chicago history and aviation pioneers.

This book is fantastic!!! Christopher Lynch really captures the story of early aviation pioneers and the challenges they faced reaching success as they soared the skies. The hundreds of photos in the book show a great story alone. The Wright Brothers, other early aviators, the movie stars! Lynch must have spent countless hours gathering all of the photos displayed in the book. This book should be recommended reading for all students of Chicago history and aviation.

Stumbled across this book in the Elmhurst, IL library. Enjoyed it a lot and recommend it especially to Chicago area pilots and aviation enthusiasts since it's so much a part of our aviation history.

This is a wonderful book that appeals to a wide audience. If you're an aviation buff, history enthusiast, or just a curious Chicago resident, this is a must-read. Superb writing and an amazing collection of pictures. Christopher Lynch has produced a gem.