Delta Air Lines: 75 Years of Airline Excellence (Images of Aviation: Georgia) [Paperback]

Geoff Jones (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 1, 2003

The history of Delta Air Lines can be traced back to 1924 and the start of an aerial crop dusting outfit, but it was in 1929 that scheduled passenger services began. From the small beginnings at Macon, Georgia and then Monroe, Louisiana and a small five-passenger plane, Delta has grown to become one of the world's leading airlines. This book celebrates a remarkable 75-year history in words and pictures, highlighting the men and women who have helped to make Delta a tour de force. Monumental growth and change occurred at Delta throughout the second half of the 20th century. By the start of the new millennium, Delta Air Lines was the world's largest airline in terms of passengers carried-120 million in 2000-and operating from the world's largest hub airport, Atlanta Hartsfield International. This volume uncovers the earliest days of Delta, from it first scheduled passenger service on June 17, 1929, through the myriad developments of the 20th century. Images culled from the Delta Air Transport Heritage Museum, Inc. and the author's personal collection are coupled with an engaging narrative in a collection sure to be treasured by Delta employees past and present, aviation enthusiasts, and the many who have flown with Delta over the years.

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About the Author

Author Geoff Jones is a freelance aviation journalist and photographer whose articles have appeared in such magazines as Airways, Airliner World, Flight, and Pilot. He is also the author of numerous books including The Big Six US Airlines, American Classics of the Air, and Vintage Aircraft over America. Jones resides in the British Isles and has been flying as a private pilot since 1977. In Delta Air Lines: 75 Years of Airline Excellence, he has created a fitting tribute to an American institution.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (December 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0738515833
• ISBN-13: 978-0738515830
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,170,715 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars a black and white history of colour, February 10, 2004

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This review is from: Delta Air Lines: 75 Years of Airline Excellence (Images of Aviation: Georgia) (Paperback)

a good well written book covering history of all airlines acquired by Delta over the years. its just a shame that this rich colourful history of diffrent airline livery is published in black and white

4.0 out of 5 stars Photo History of Delta, January 4, 2011

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This review is from: Delta Air Lines: 75 Years of Airline Excellence (Images of Aviation: Georgia) (Paperback)

Telling a brief story about Delta Air Lines by a lean, simple wording. Very rich in terms of photography. But if you expect a detailed written history about Delta, this is not the wright book. Don't get disappointed.