For National Aviation Day on August 19th, we are sharing books about aviation—and how its history has led to important developments in our present day.
Books for National Aviation Day
By Coll Rowe | August 18 2025 | Science, Technology, Engineering & MathematicsHistory
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The sweeping saga of three extraordinary pilots—Charles Lindbergh, Eddie Rickenbacker, and Jimmy Doolittle—and how they redefined heroism through genius, daring, and uncommon courage.
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