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Cleveland’s National Air Races (OH) (Images of America)

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Enthusiasm for aviation exploded after Charles Lindbergh’s solo flight across the Atlantic in May 1927. The National Air Races, held in Cleveland between 1929 and 1949, collectively represent one of the vital significant aviation events of the 20th century. Cleveland’s newly constructed municipal airport, the world’s largest airport facility on the time, in conjunction with its permanent 50,000-seat bleachers, won the city web hosting rights to the event. The National Air Races captivated the public all over the grim years of the Great Depression and provided a showcase for plenty of aviation innovations including retractable landing gear, low-wing monoplanes, aircooled engines, and careful streamlining. A deadly crash ended the National Air Races more than 50 years ago, but the races made an unforgettable impression. This book will have to strengthen the memories of folks that saw the races firsthand and pique the interest of folks that have at all times wished they had.

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