Floyd Bennett Field (Images of America)
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| Rating | : | 4.79 (807 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1467133671 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 128 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-04-29 |
| Language | : | English |
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Porcelli, author of Arcadia’s NAS Atlantic City and numerous articles, tells how the Navy became an early tenant in a move that would impact the airfield’s destiny. . About the Author Aviation historian Richard V. Today, the National Park Service maintains the Art Deco architectural design and historic integrity of this unique airfield. In 1941, the Navy’s presence led to the establishment of NAS New York, which played a key role in the wartime delivery of planes from numerous area factories. After the war, it served as an important Nav
. In 1941, the Navy’s presence led to the establishment of NAS New York, which played a key role in the wartime delivery of planes from numerous area factories. After the war, it served as an important Naval Air Reserve base until its closure in 1971. Porcelli, author of Arcadia’s NAS Atlantic City and numerous articles, t
The airport was named posthumously for Floyd Bennett, a Brooklyn native, Navy pilot, and Medal of Honor winner. Unfortunately, because of many factorsincluding poor timing, politics, and remoteness from Manhattanthe airfield was a commercial failure. Its advanced features, however, made it a mecca for private aircraft and the site of numerous record-breaking flights.. Construction in the far reaches of Brooklyn was started on October 29, 1929, the day of the stock market crash that heralded the Great Depression. Although New York City was slowly recognizing the need for a municipal airport in the late 1920s, it sought to regain prominence by constructing the most advanced airport of its day
of America is a well researched book of the great history of Floyd Bennett Field This publication of Images of America is a well researched book of the great history of Floyd Bennett Field, from it's intended airmail and commercial origin, to it's wartime and peacetime use. The descriptive photos of the facility and the remarkable aircraft that were stationed there or just visited are fantastic. My father was a Navy Pilot during . A richly detailed narrative with amazing photos Alison Lenox You couldn't ask for a more detailed, fully researched narrative about an airfield rich in aviation history than Richard Porcelli's recent book about Flloyd Bennet Field in Brooklyn, NY. This series focuses on the photographs, which are quite wonderful but the book comes alive with Dr. Porcelli's in depth story behind each image.. Very informative TJ Great book. Very informative real life research that paid off. Easy to read