{"product_id":"2026100012151-secondhand-flying-matilda-early-days-in-australian-aviation","title":"Flying Matilda: Early Days In Australian Aviation","description":"\u003cp\u003eEdition: 1st ed.,\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Fair\u003cbr\u003eJacket: Damaged\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good\u003cbr\u003eMarkings: Previous owner\u003cbr\u003eCondition remarks: worn dj with some loss; slightly discoloured boards\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the vast, sun-scorched skies above a young nation, a handful of daring aviators dared to conquer the impossible — and Flying Matilda: Early Days in Australian Aviation chronicles their extraordinary story with vivid detail and infectious enthusiasm. Norman Ellison transports the reader back to the pioneering era of Australian flight, recounting the triumphs, tragedies, and sheer audacity of the men and women who first took to the skies over the continent, battling treacherous terrain, unreliable machines, and the unyielding outback below.\n\nEllison writes with the authority of a seasoned aviation historian and the warmth of a natural storyteller, weaving together personal accounts, historical records, and rare anecdotes to present a rich tapestry of a nation finding its wings. Flying Matilda stands as an indispensable chronicle of Australian aviation heritage, illustrating how these early flights shaped the identity of a vast and isolated land — and leaving the reader to wonder just how much courage it truly takes to be first.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51070626726107,"sku":"2026100012151-SECONDHAND","price":25.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/d9b2bc82-df1c-441e-a85c-1a93f22f27f7.png?v=1794188301","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026100012151-secondhand-flying-matilda-early-days-in-australian-aviation","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}