Turbulence Over Tyabb: A History Of Airports And Aviation In The Shire Of Hastings (SIGNED)
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.
Edition: Limited Numbered Edition - No. 364
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Jacket: good, worn/fade; some tearsd. Page Condition: Yellowed. Markings: Gift inscription on fep; signed by the author.
**Turbulence over Tyabb charts the remarkable and often overlooked story of aviation development in the Shire of Hastings, a region on Victoria's Mornington Peninsula that quietly became a cornerstone of Australian regional aviation history.** From the pioneering days of open-cockpit biplanes to the hum of modern rotary-wing aircraft, this meticulously researched volume chronicles the airports, airstrips, aviators, and aeronautical institutions that shaped the skies over this corner of southeastern Australia. Drawing on local records, personal testimonies, and archival research, Douglas M. Thistleton presents a richly detailed account that situates the Shire of Hastings within the broader narrative of Australian aviation heritage. The work illustrates how a rural and semi-rural community embraced and adapted to the transformative power of flight, making it an essential reference for enthusiasts of both local history and the history of Australian transport.
Author: Douglas M. Thistleton
Format: Hardback
Published: 1985, The Historical Book Committee for "Turbulence Over Tyabb"
Genre: Australian history
Edition: Limited Numbered Edition - No. 364
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Jacket: good, worn/fade; some tearsd. Page Condition: Yellowed. Markings: Gift inscription on fep; signed by the author.
**Turbulence over Tyabb charts the remarkable and often overlooked story of aviation development in the Shire of Hastings, a region on Victoria's Mornington Peninsula that quietly became a cornerstone of Australian regional aviation history.** From the pioneering days of open-cockpit biplanes to the hum of modern rotary-wing aircraft, this meticulously researched volume chronicles the airports, airstrips, aviators, and aeronautical institutions that shaped the skies over this corner of southeastern Australia. Drawing on local records, personal testimonies, and archival research, Douglas M. Thistleton presents a richly detailed account that situates the Shire of Hastings within the broader narrative of Australian aviation heritage. The work illustrates how a rural and semi-rural community embraced and adapted to the transformative power of flight, making it an essential reference for enthusiasts of both local history and the history of Australian transport.