Winged History: The Life and Times of Kenneth L. Chastain, Aviator (Limited)

Chastain, Kenneth L.

ISBN 10: 1563119315 / ISBN 13: 9781563119316

Published by Turner Lassetter, 2004

About this Item

176 pages, with illustrations.

Seller Inventory # 40170

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Winged History: The Life and Times of Kenneth L. Chastain, Aviator (Limited)
• Publisher: Turner Lassetter
• Publication Date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1563119315
• ISBN 13: 9781563119316
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New
• Dust Jacket Condition: New
• Seller catalogs:
  • Military

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Synopsis

Winged History - The Life and Times of Kenneth L. Chastain, Aviator is a must read for anyone interested in 20th century American aviation history. The visually documented chronicle, written by Chastain's only son, Ken Jr., traces the life of an American pilot over a period of 37 years and aircraft from early wood and fabric, small horsepower biplanes to the advanced Boeing 707 jetliner. In addition, Ken Jr. adds his intimate perspective on being the son of a professional pilot. Like most pilots of his era, Ken Sr flew military aircraft during World War II. Winged History details major milestones in American political and technological history, interwoven with Chastain's historical aviation adventures.

About the Author

Born just prior to Hitler's invasion of Poland, as a child, Kenneth Chastain, Jr. knew only a world at war. From his infant years when his father flew during WWII to the post-war aircraft repair business his father ran in Indio, California to the check rides in PT-17s and PT-19s at the age of seven, Chastain grew up around airplanes. After his mother's premature death, Chastain's father returned to flying - this time with commercial airlines. The demanding schedule built a great divide between he and his father. It was not until the last years of his father's life that he reconnected with his father. Together they traveled back in time, rediscovering their past and the role that aviation played in both their lives. Their many conversations led to this powerful chronicle on aviation and the tenuous relationship between a father and son.