“For some years I have been afflicted with the belief that flight is possible to man”. Wilbur Wright May 13, 1900.The following is an attempt to present the development of the Wright aircraft design over the period of history, using drawings for comparison. These drawings do not represent a size contrast, rather strictly the shape, form and design of each model. These drawings demonstrate the various attempts of build Wright “Flyers” to fulfill a special requirement, such as a seapl...

Of all the airships that Germany ever built, few gained the recognition and fame as did the LZ-127 „Graf Zeppelin. No other airship made more flights, transported more passengers, carried more mail and covered a greater distance, than did the Graf Zeppelin”. Its unique design, steadfast airworthiness, and indisputable safety record underscored the Commander’s belief in Lighter-than-Air (LTA), as the safest means of trans-Atlantic passenger service. The Graf Zeppelin” would cross the Atlan...

Childhood in postwar Germany was a far different experience, than what to have today, in our modern and materialistic society. Few of us today, realize or can imagine the suffering which resulted from years of conflict, on the European continent during World War Two. It was an experience that children felt the most, firsthand. The countless family members or parents who were killed, the fear sitting in a cold bunker while allied bombers destroyed entire cities, not to mention the hunger f...

Der Frankfurter Flughafen ist Deutschlands größte Drehscheibe der Luftverkehr und mit eine Entwicklung der vor hundret Jahren began, auch eine sehr Interessante. Auf den Messe Gelände in Frankfurt, wurde die ILA (Internationale Luftschiffahrt Ausstellung) im Jahr 1909 präsentiert. Während die 99 Tage, kamen 1.6 Millionen besuchern und die Stadt Frankfurt wurde Luftfahrt begeistert. Es entstand dem Rebstock Flugplatz, von dem die Erste Fluggesellschaft der Welt, die DELAG gegründet wurde. D...

Unsere Eltern und Großeltern gehören zu einer Generation, die am meisten unter dem Zweiten Weltkrieg leiden musste, einem Krieg, der ungefähr 73 Millionen Menschen das Leben kostete. Für uns heute ist es kaum nachvollziehbar, wie das Leben für Kinder und Jugendliche im Nachkriegsdeutschland ausgesehen haben muss. Vielen dieser Kinder hatte der Zweite Weltkrieg nicht nur Familienangehörige, Freunde und Nachbarn geraubt, sondern auch ihre Kindheit. Zerstörung, Angst, Hunger und Kälte - all d...

In this volume, Dr. Provan provides the most complete listing known, of the names of individual airmen who were assigned the massive task of providing for Berlin’s survival during the Blockade between 1948 and 1949. Intended as an appendix to Volume 1-“the Berlin Airlift-the First Battle of the Cold War”, it includes the name some 12, 000 men and the units to which they were assigned. Family members, friends and historians can use this listing to locate relatives who were involved in this...

After 60 years of serving as the Gateway to Europe, Rhein-Main Air Base is ceasing operations on September 30, 2005. The unique history and determination of this Air Base has supported over 170 humanitarian airlift operations, to include the famous Berlin Airlift. Since 1945, some 8 million GI's have arrived at Rhein-Main AB to begin their tour of duty in Europe, or in transit to support military operations such as Desert Storm or to Iraq and Afghanistan. Rhein-Main also provided support ...

Since an appendix is normally a section of a book that few normal readers really study, the LZC Collection believes one can save the reader money, by offering the extensive information as a separate Volume. This list covers all 590 flights, giving departure times, dates, destinations, etc. for each, in a simple useable manner.

75 years ago, the explosion at Lakehurst marked a dramatic end to the Golden Days of Lighter-than-Air. The crash of LZ-129 “Hindenburg” was the first disaster to be documented in pictures (one photographer even had Kodak color slide film, which had been developed one year prior), filmed by several national camera teams and recorded on records with the famous words of reporter Herb Morrison.For it’s short existence, the LZ-129 “Hindenburg” was the largest, most luxurious flying objec...

  The history of the Berlin Airlift is presented in this three volume set, in a very different and unique manner, than pervious books on the topic. In this E-book, Dr. Provan explains the events which led the Soviet blockade of Berlin and the ensuing Berlin Airlift, the largest Humanitarian Airlift in history. It covers in detail, the aircraft, the RAF involvement including the Commonwealth pilots, the Air Bases, the German support, the Commanders especi...