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Iowa Takes to the Air
THREE VOLUMES BY ANN HOLTGREN PELLEGRENO
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The first volume of Iowa Takes to the Air (1845-1918) was published in 1980. Iowans saw an unmanned balloon ascension in 1845 and later witnessed an exciting array of manned balloon ascensions, flights of dirigible-type airships, and parachute jumps. Beginning with the aeroplane flight in 1910, Iowans watched pilots fly at many exhibitions. This book is a lively account of those early years. $25.00
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| The second volume of Iowa Takes to the Air (1919-1941) was published in 1986. Pilots, parachutists, and wing walkers entertained thousands of spectators. Airlines, the Iowa good will Air Tours, airport operators, and flying services moved aviation forward. Some aircraft were manufactured in the state. Hundreds of persons learned to fly. During those years, aviation came of age in the state, nation, and world. $30.00 |
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Beginning with the heroic exploits of Iowans during World War II and continuing with aeronautical development and activities in the state, this third volume tells of Iowa aviation from 1941 through 2003. After the war veterans used the G.I. Bill to obtain flight training and become mechanics. Iowans operated flying services, manufactured airplanes, and restored and maintained aircraft. They participated in ballooning, gliding, parachuting, aerobatics, and air racing. They attended air shows, dedications, and flight breakfasts. They built museums to preserve and display the aviation heritage of the state. They built airports, which made possible an evolving air transportation system with improvements in airplanes, routes, and services. Iowans provided the inspiration, the guidance, and the work for aeronautical development as the state moved toward and into the 21st Century. $35.00 |
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To order, or for more information, please contact: pellbooks@yahoo.com
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