WINGS OF THE NORTH, Aviation Stories by Dick Turner (2004 1st Ed.)

Author: by Dick Turner. Published by Hancock House Publishing, Surrey, BC., 1980, 1st Edition, 6th printing 2004. Printed in Canada. Like New Condition SOFTCOVER Book. Clean inside, tight spine. Size: 8.5 x 5.5 inch, 288 pages. 

WINGS OF THE NORTH, Aviation Stories by Dick Turner, is a collection of true stories about bush pilots flying in Northern British Columbia. And the author has included numerous photographs of life up there too!

"From beside a fleecy cloud where the icy mountain top hides a rising sun that will in moments bathe the little emerald lade with warmth and splendor, I dedicate this book to the 'esprit de corps' that exists among the bush pilots of the north. Knowing that I am not competent to do justice to all aspects of bush flying, I ask forgiveness from all the bush pilots who are my friends for the errors and omissions in this chronicle. I do not pretend that this is a complete treatise on the history of northern aviation. That must be left to others who are more capable than I. If this poor effort of mine brings back nostalgic memories of the north to those of you who have experienced the thrills, the terrors, the delight and exhilaration of being with the eagle of the sky; if there are any words in this book that will enable the young men and women now entering the world of aviation to become better and safer pilots; if it brings interest and excitement to others, then I will be well satisfied and content that I have not failed in my objective." -Dick Turner.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Dick Turner first came to the Northwest Territories in 1930. He worked as a trapper, fur trader, operatetd a river-boat service and for 20 years was connected with all aspects of Northern bush flying. He has served on the Fort Simpson council, the NW Territories Chamber of Commerce and as a Justice of the Peace. He speaks of his concerns for the peoples of the North, both the settlers and the native populations.

ISBN: 9780888390602  

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