Flying during the Depression years of the 1930's was dramatic, fascinating and sometimes tragic. In a decade of shattered dreams, certain individuals had the vision and ambition to see the future of aviation and to bring flying in British Columbia through the transition from sporadic operations to scheduled airline services. Meanwhile in remote areas, from Atlin and the Liard to the Queen Charlottes and the Rockies, bush flying continued with all its hardships and romance.

Featured are some of the legendary people who shaped the future of aviation in Canada. the intriguing, sometimes tricky aircraft used in the bush are dealt with in detail: Wacos, Fairchilds, Junkers, Fokkers, and many other types.

This authoritative and highly readable history captures the spirit and challenges of a key period in Canada’s aviation history. Highlights include the most detailed account yet published of the search for Paddy Burke, the salvage odyssey of AMX in the wilderness north of Fort St. James, the Zeballos Gold Rush, the growing number of women pilots, and the first transcontinental passenger and mail services. Fully illustrated with over 200 vintage photographs, six maps and other memorabilia.

Aviation/History, 267pp
ISBN 1-55039-044-9, $19.95