Flying the Mail

I have an interest in flight and recently in airmail. The Time-Life book series are really nice books, and this one was no exception.The history, anecdotes and photographs of the US's early Airmail activities are fascinating. And I simply had no idea how many early pilots died trying to fly at night and fly through terrible conditions. There are also a number of laugh-out-loud anecdotes that are a treat.Overall a book with great information, and great old photos, about a really amazing time in early aviation in the US (Also touches briefly on early air mail activities in the UK, France & Germany).Highly recommended for anyone with an interest in early US aviation or early US Airmail.

The book was not what was pictured.

Flying the Mail (Epic of Flight) This was a birthday present for my uncle. His dad worked at Roosevelt Field in the 20s-30s and was involved with the airmail business. Flying the Mail (Epic of Flight)

It helped fill out my collection.

Absolutely loved this book, it brings back the era of the golden age in aviation history when one way of pioneering was to fly an air mail route.This book has enourmous amount of contents about the subject with epic stories and characteras who carved and shaped the history of flight. The text is backed up with contemporary photographs and illustrations, a lot of them so the experience is pure joy.Should you be interested in the subject or haven't heard of it yet, this book can give you hours of fun and education.