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Located in Accomack County on Virginiaís Eastern Shore, Wallops Island was once a primitive swath of land, uncivilized but by the wild ponies and mosquitoes that made its scrub-covered shores their home. But as the centuries passed, the wildness of the island was radically altered by the influx of colonists, then vacationers, and, eventually, some of the brightest scientific minds in the country. ÝÝThe history of Wallops Island has been one of transition. In the colonial period, John Wallop, an industrious man and self-made millionaire, was granted much of the islandís acreage by the English Crown for providing assistance to new colonists trying to reach Virginia. In 1889, Wallops Island was bought and converted into a vacation destination for a handful of wealthy families from Pennsylvania, who, in turn, sold the island to the federal government in the 1940s. Once in the hands of NASA the island was transformed into a center for the high-tech development of rockets, missiles, and the means for space travel. From weather balloons and Tiamat missiles to aerodynamics and hurricane research, the Wallops Island Flight Facility and its predecessors have been instrumental in the evolution and success of the American space program. ÝÝ
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In Wallops Island, authors Nan DeVincent-Hayes and Bo Bennett share the diverse history of this unique place, from its early days as a gentlemenís hunting club to the trials and triumphs, struggles and spirit of its scientific community. Illustrated with archival photographs and other visual memorabilia from the periods both before and after the islandís purchase by NASA, this informative history showcases the amazing technological advances brought forth on this small parcel of land as well as the men and women whose determination and dedication made it all possible.
Located in Accomack County on Virginiaís Eastern Shore, Wallops Island was once a primitive swath of land, uncivilized but by the wild ponies and mosquitoes that made its scrub-covered shores their home. But as the centuries passed, the wildness of the island was radically altered by the influx of colonists, then vacationers, and, eventually, some of the brightest scientific minds in the country. ÝÝThe history of Wallops Island has been one of transition. In the colonial period, John Wallop, an industrious man and self-made millionaire, was granted much of the islandís acreage by the English Crown for providing assistance to new colonists trying to reach Virginia. In 1889, Wallops Island was bought and converted into a vacation destination for a handful of wealthy families from Pennsylvania, who, in turn, sold the island to the federal government in the 1940s. Once in the hands of NASA the island was transformed into a center for the high-tech development of rockets, missiles, and the means for space travel. From weather balloons and Tiamat missiles to aerodynamics and hurricane research, the Wallops Island Flight Facility and its predecessors have been instrumental in the evolution and success of the American space program. ÝÝ
About the Author
In Wallops Island, authors Nan DeVincent-Hayes and Bo Bennett share the diverse history of this unique place, from its early days as a gentlemenís hunting club to the trials and triumphs, struggles and spirit of its scientific community. Illustrated with archival photographs and other visual memorabilia from the periods both before and after the islandís purchase by NASA, this informative history showcases the amazing technological advances brought forth on this small parcel of land as well as the men and women whose determination and dedication made it all possible.
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Wallops Island flight Facility (WFF) has a rich and vivid history, starting with its early days when it was no more than a primitive terra firma sporting overgrowth, one or two decrepit buildings, and hordes of mosquitos. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Wallops Flight Facility, Abe Spinak, Coast Guard, Richard Krieger, Robert Krieger, World War, Courtesy of the Krieger, Wallops Station, Air Force, Robert Duffy, Little Joe, Courtesy of Richard, Abraham Spinak, Eastern Shore Community College New!
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Wallops Island flight Facility (WFF) has a rich and vivid history, starting with its early days when it was no more than a primitive terra firma sporting overgrowth, one or two decrepit buildings, and hordes of mosquitos. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Wallops Flight Facility, Abe Spinak, Coast Guard, Richard Krieger, Robert Krieger, World War, Courtesy of the Krieger, Wallops Station, Air Force, Robert Duffy, Little Joe, Courtesy of Richard, Abraham Spinak, Eastern Shore Community College New!
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- Life on Earth: The Story of Evolution by Steve Jenkins in Back Matter
- Damn Yankees by Douglas Wallop on page 19
- Seashore Chronicles: Three Centuries of the Virginia Barrier Islands by Brooks Miles Barnes in Back Matter
- Chincoteague and Assateague Islands (MD and VA) (Images of America) by Nan Devincent-Hayes in Front Matter
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