Taming the Skies
A Celebration of Canadian Flight
It is a cruel irony of history that as we celebrate the centenary of flight on December 17, 2003, aviation is in a tailspin and airlines are disappearing in Canada. Yet flight itself remains one of humanity’s most spectacular triumphs, and Canada especially has much to be proud of. Contained within these covers is a complex portrait of Canadian aviation, from the Silver Dart to the Cormorant. Packed with photographs as colourful as the details that accompany them, it bursts with unforgettable aircraft trivia.
Peter Pigott has had a lifelong fascination with Canadian aviation. He has written 10 books on aviation and is Canada's most successful aviation author. Some of his other titles include Flying Canucks: Famous Canadian Aviators, Wing Walkers: A History of Canadian Airlines International, and last year's Wings Across Canada: An Illustrated History of Canadian Aviation.
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