Early Birds
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: H. C. Miller
Binding: Hardback
Published: RIGBY LIMITED, 1968
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
This aviation memoir chronicles the life and career of Horatio Clive “Horrie” Miller, a pioneering Australian pilot whose contributions shaped the nation’s early civil aviation landscape. Miller recounts his formative years in Western Australia, wartime service with the Australian Flying Corps in France, and postwar achievements including the founding of MacRobertson Miller Aviation and support for the Flying Doctor Service. The narrative presents firsthand accounts of bush flying, aerial cattle transport, and the logistical challenges of operating in remote regions. With precision and candor, Miller illustrates the technical and human dimensions of flight in an era of rapid innovation and national expansion. The book stands as a vital historical document and a spirited testament to Australian ingenuity in the air.
Author: H. C. Miller
Binding: Hardback
Published: RIGBY LIMITED, 1968
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
This aviation memoir chronicles the life and career of Horatio Clive “Horrie” Miller, a pioneering Australian pilot whose contributions shaped the nation’s early civil aviation landscape. Miller recounts his formative years in Western Australia, wartime service with the Australian Flying Corps in France, and postwar achievements including the founding of MacRobertson Miller Aviation and support for the Flying Doctor Service. The narrative presents firsthand accounts of bush flying, aerial cattle transport, and the logistical challenges of operating in remote regions. With precision and candor, Miller illustrates the technical and human dimensions of flight in an era of rapid innovation and national expansion. The book stands as a vital historical document and a spirited testament to Australian ingenuity in the air.