America from the Air

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The narrative captures the transformative experience of flight during the golden age of aviation, highlighting the author's journey from a bookish novice to an enthusiastic pilot. Wolfgang Langewiesche's reflections offer a unique geographic and sociological perspective on America, as he navigates the skies and documents the exhilaration of flight. This edited volume revives his earlier works, showcasing his eloquent observations and the profound sense of freedom that comes with soaring above the landscape, making it a significant contribution to aviation literature.