Oklahoma Aviation Story

Despite the fact that Oklahoma has one of the richest aviation histories in the country little has been written about it. Aviators like Wiley Post, the Hazlips, astronaut Tom Stafford, Clyde Cessna, and many others came out of Oklahoma. Oklahoma's aviation heritage is as rich if not richer than many states who get far more credit for doing less. The book is an excellent look into that history. It was a finalist in the 2006 Oklahoma book awards by the Oklahoma Center for the Book; it is also a 2005 American Library Association Notable Document and received an Oklahoma Governor's Commendation. It covers the period from ballooning during the late 1800's to the space age and the many astronauts who have come from the state. It is highly recommended and a good read for the professional historian or just someone just interested in aviation.