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Akron Aviation, Ohio (Images of Aviation) by James I. Pryor II is a nonfiction available to read on EtoBox.

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<p>Everyone loves a good adventure story. The history of Akron aviation provides all the real-life pathos of any adventure novel. It all began in 1875, when a young farmer named Jack C. Johnston launched himself and his balloon on one of the wildest flights ever recorded. In 1906, John Gammeter, an Akron inventor, built his own airplane and began making regular flights over the city. In Akron, the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company saw the future of air commerce and would go on to write its own chapter in aviation history on a global scale. The story of Akron aviation is one of incredible triumphs and unspeakable tragedies. It is the story of men and women determined to conquer the air. Akron aviation matured along with the city, and the two intertwined to become a major influence in northern Ohio as well as the country.<br></p>

Who reads Akron Aviation, Ohio (Images of Aviation)?

Author

James I. Pryor II

Publisher

Arcadia Publishing Inc.

Published

2014

Language

EN

ISBN

9781439644645

Category

nonfiction

Subjects

History, Transportation, Music

Rating

4 / 5 (3 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14