Eastern Air Lines: A History, 1926-1991

Synopsis

Eastern Air Lines Began In 1926 And Last Flew On January 18, 1991. Aviation Pioneer Harold Pitcairn Was The Founder. He Built Airplanes And Began The First Carrier Air Mail Route From New York To Atlanta Under His Company, Pitcairn Aviation--provided By Publisher. Preface -- Pitcairn Origin -- Deþning Air Mail Service -- Pitcairn Aviation Cam Operations -- Eastern Air Transport -- Rickenbacker And Eastern Air Lines -- Eastern Grows -- The War Years -- The Postwar Era : Winds Of Change -- The 1950s -- Jet Service -- The Wings Of Man -- Borman -- Deregulation -- Lorenzo And The End -- Aftermath -- Chapter Notes -- Bibliography -- Index. David Lee Russell. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.