Maryland Aviation
Maryland Aviation by John R. Breihan, published by Arcadia Publishing Library Editions on February 18, 2009, offers a detailed exploration of the state’s significant contributions to aviation history. This edition, comprising 130 pages, presents a collection of historic photographs that highlight Maryland’s aviation milestones, including the first manned balloon ascent in the Western Hemisphere and the establishment of the first airport and flight school at College Park.
Readers will discover the stories of aviation pioneers and the aircraft manufacturers that shaped the industry, such as Glenn L. Martin and Fairchild. The book also features various civilian airfields and military air bases that span the state, providing a visual narrative of Maryland’s rich aviation heritage. Through these images, the book captures the essence of transportation and aviation history in Maryland, making it a valuable resource for enthusiasts and historians alike.
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Maryland is home to a number of aviation firsts: the first manned balloon ascent in the Western Hemisphere in 1784, the first aircraft carrier during the Civil War, the first airport and flight school at College Park, and the first commuter airline. The state has also been home to a number of aircraft manufacturers. These include Glenn L. Martin in Baltimore and Kreider-Reisner, later Fairchild, in Hagerstown, as well as Ercoupe, Berliner-Joyce, North American, and Curtiss-Caproni. Numerous civilian airfields and military air bases dot the Old Line State from the mountains in the west across the Chesapeake Bay to the Eastern Shore. This collection of historic photographs from a number of sources depicts Maryland’s aviation pioneers, the manufacturing companies and the famous airplanes they built, and the state’s airports and bases.
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