Embry-Riddle at War: Aviation Training during World War II (Florida History and Culture)
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| Rating | : | 4.79 (597 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0813035031 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 344 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-09-17 |
| Language | : | English |
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Mrozek, Kansas State University" . Crouch, National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution "Craft tells an important story of a company that 'went to war' for the duration of World War II - a tale of patriotic duty fulfilled, corporate ambition stimulated, and business challenges in the turmoil of the postwar years." - Donald J. "Sheds important light on a neglected but critically important aspect of the greatest air war in history." - Tom D
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Mormino. Crouch, National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution"A tale of patriotic duty fulfilled, corporate ambition stimulated, and business challenges in the turmoil of the postwar years."--Donald J. Mrozek, Kansas State UniversityKey to the training of military pilots in World War II was the Miami-based Embry-Riddle Company, which cornered the professional aviation training market during the war years and became the standard for training pilots as well as instructors, mechanics, and aircraft factory workers.Embry Riddle at War examines the many components of aeronautical training, the evolution of a civilian company contributing to the war effort, the experiences and lives of those who participated in the school, and the crucial role Florida played in the war. Stephen Craft mines archival sources and the rich treasure trove of personal memories from the men who fought the g
This was purchased for my husband, whose father worked This was purchased for my husband, whose father worked for embry riddle during the second world war. He is enjoying the book.