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King of the Air: The Turbulent Life of Charles Kingsford Smith
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Discover the gripping tale of **Charles Kingsford Smith**, an aviation legend whose remarkable life soared through **adventurous records** and faced profound trials. In **King of the Air: The Turbulent Life of Charles Kingsford Smith**, author **Brett Hutchins** intricately details the **unforgettable journey** of this icon in aviation history. Witness how Kingsford Smith achieved milestones like the **first trans-Pacific flight** from America to Australia and the **first circumnavigation of the globe**. His fearless exploits earned him accolades and the adoration of millions in an era where aviation was in its infancy.
But behind the brilliant aviator lay the scars of a tumultuous past. His experiences as a soldier in World War I left deep emotional and physical marks. This biography unveils the duality of Kingsford Smith as a public hero, celebrated in ticker-tape parades on **New York's Fifth Avenue**, and a private figure battling inner demons.
**King of the Air** beautifully captures the spirit of **Australia's national hero**, who tragically disappeared in 1935 while attempting perilous flights across sea and sky. This book is a must-read for those fascinated by aviation history, national pride, and the human stories behind great achievements. Dive into a riveting exploration of courage, determination, and the price of fame with this compelling biography.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760641078
Format: Paper over boards
Year: 2018
Publisher: Black Inc
Pages: 384
Description:
Charles Kingsford Smith was the most commanding flyer of the golden age of aviation. In three short years, he broke records with his astounding and daring voyages- the first trans-Pacific flight from America to Australia, the first circumnavigation around the equator, the first non-stop crossing of the Australian mainland. He did it all with such courage, modesty and charm that Australia and the world fell in love with him. A tickertape parade was held in his honour on New York's Fifth Avenue. At home, he became a national hero, 'Our Smithy'.
Yet his achievements belied a traumatic past. He had witnessed the horror of World War I - first as a soldier at Gallipoli, later as a combat pilot with the Royal Flying Corps - and, like so many of his generation, he bore physical and emotional scars. The public saw the derring-do; only those close to him knew the anxious man who pushed himself to the edge of health and sanity. In November 1935, Kingsford Smith's plane crashed and he was lost at sea near Burma, his body never to be recovered.
This brilliant work from one of Australia's foremost biographers reveals the complicated, tumultuous life of a fascinating figure, who pursued his obsession to the greatest heights of fame and catastrophe.
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But behind the brilliant aviator lay the scars of a tumultuous past. His experiences as a soldier in World War I left deep emotional and physical marks. This biography unveils the duality of Kingsford Smith as a public hero, celebrated in ticker-tape parades on **New York's Fifth Avenue**, and a private figure battling inner demons.
**King of the Air** beautifully captures the spirit of **Australia's national hero**, who tragically disappeared in 1935 while attempting perilous flights across sea and sky. This book is a must-read for those fascinated by aviation history, national pride, and the human stories behind great achievements. Dive into a riveting exploration of courage, determination, and the price of fame with this compelling biography.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760641078
Format: Paper over boards
Year: 2018
Publisher: Black Inc
Pages: 384
Description:
Charles Kingsford Smith was the most commanding flyer of the golden age of aviation. In three short years, he broke records with his astounding and daring voyages- the first trans-Pacific flight from America to Australia, the first circumnavigation around the equator, the first non-stop crossing of the Australian mainland. He did it all with such courage, modesty and charm that Australia and the world fell in love with him. A tickertape parade was held in his honour on New York's Fifth Avenue. At home, he became a national hero, 'Our Smithy'.
Yet his achievements belied a traumatic past. He had witnessed the horror of World War I - first as a soldier at Gallipoli, later as a combat pilot with the Royal Flying Corps - and, like so many of his generation, he bore physical and emotional scars. The public saw the derring-do; only those close to him knew the anxious man who pushed himself to the edge of health and sanity. In November 1935, Kingsford Smith's plane crashed and he was lost at sea near Burma, his body never to be recovered.
This brilliant work from one of Australia's foremost biographers reveals the complicated, tumultuous life of a fascinating figure, who pursued his obsession to the greatest heights of fame and catastrophe.
This product has FREE shipping however combined shipping for other products is not available with this item. Please allow up to 10 days for shipping.
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