Wings Over Nebraska

Wings Over Nebraska: Historic Aviation Photographs
by Vince Goeres [629.13 qGoe]

Incredibly appealing work on the history of aviation in the state of Nebraska, by a long-time volunteer and researcher at the Nebraska State Historical Society. Goeres collects hundreds of black and white, and sepia-toned photographs that illustrated the birth and growth of the fledgling aviation industry across the entire state, with particular emphasis on Lincoln and Omaha. Many of the photos in this book are incredibly rare historical artifacts, and the information Goeres has unearthed to accompany them provide invaluable insight into Nebraska history. Of particular interest were the chapters on Charles Lindbergh's experiences in Nebraska, the history of women in early Nebraska aviation, the history of the Lincoln Airplane and Flying School (whose building still stands along "O" St.) and a chronicle of Nebraska air crashes. This is a marvelous book, and should appeal to anyone interested in either aviation history or unique elements of Nebraska history! [If you enjoy this, you may also wish to try Early Aviation in Lincoln: When and Where Lindbergh Learned to Fly - a Preservation Association of Lincoln recording presented by Vince Goeres (only available on VHS).] -- recommended by Scott C. - Bennett Martin Public Library

[ Nebraska State Historical Society page for this book ] | [ Nov 2010 video presentation about this book (56 minutes on YouTube) ]

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Author Vince Goeres is doing a number of local publicity events to promote this new book, including TONIGHT (Wed March 9 2011) at the UNL Bookstore!!