The Story of American Aviation

"The Story of American Aviation" by Jim Ray is a recounting of the development of air travel in America, written in the 1900s. The story follows the progress of airplanes and the people who helped make them better, moving from the first successful flights to more advanced technology. Ray discusses major events in both military and commercial aviation, starting with a look at the early dreamers and experiments and ending with America at the top of aviation innovation.