A History of Chicago's O'Hare Airport (Landmarks)
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| Rating | : | 4.74 (733 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1609494342 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 160 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-09-09 |
| Language | : | English |
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Less than twenty years later, that plot of land boasted the biggest and busiest airport in the world. But for people like Michael Branigan, who has spent years on its tarmac, they know that O'Hare is a city unto itself, with a fascinating history of gangsters and heroes, mayors, presidents and pilots.. In 1942, a stretch of Illinois prairie that had served as a battleground and a railroad depot became the site of a major manufacturing plant, producing Douglas C-54 Skymasters for World War II. Many of the millions who have since passed through it have likely only regarded it as a place between cities
. He also holds a private pilot license and has earned multiple FAA safety awards. Still residing in the Chicagoland area, Michael may be contacted through his website at oharehistory. Branigan has worked in the maintenance field since then at both airports. Michael Branigan was born and raised one block away from Chicago's Midway Airport and has been involved wit
Mike is a prolific writer with a knack for telling a story in a way that people can easily relate and understand." --Tinley Park TribLocal. Mike is a prolific writer with a knack for telling a story in a way that people can easily relate and understand." --Tinley Park News"His Branigan book relates his experiences as only someone who accumulated airplane engine grease under his fingernails could. "This book reads like no other in the aviation industry from the historical context. But the book mostly delves into O'Hare's
Pleasantly Surprised John G. Ever pick up a book expecting something totally different, only to be pleasantly surprised by what layeth between the covers? This is that kind of book.If you are expecting some dry, boring manuscript full of facts and figures, this is not that book. Although this book does present that information, the author skillfully entwines those stats with interesting stories. Having grown up next to O'. The Book I've Been Waiting For! Finally! A history of this important air hub has long been awaited. Branigan's love for O'Hare is evident. This is not a book of bland statistics; he tells the human story of this airport. I'm looking forward to an expanded volume two, with more stories, and more great photographs! Many images in this book were previously unpublished, and now that this book is out there, others, long stored in. Better than nothing, but leaves one wanting more. The book covers the span of history that surround the creation of O'Hare International Airport. There are many photographs of the various aircraft that called on O'Hare. I was looking for photos of the exterior of the terminals, front and back, interior photos, aerial shots of the runways, maps or diagrams of the runway configurations at the time of major changes. Text-wise, the book jumps aro