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YEARS OF RESEARCH First Hand Knowledge Hundreds of Personal Interviews have contributed to the interesting and valuable contents of this book. CALIFORNIA'S 100 YEARS OF FLYING A close-up, intimate story, in chronological order, of the pioneers who have made and are making aviation history in this great State ... an authentic and informative narrative. MORE THAN 1000 PICTURES OF EARLY CALIFORNIA AVIATION A story of California's part in the development of aviation from the Gold Rush Days of '49 to the supersonic planes of today. A kaleidoscopic review of the successes and failures, the gay and tragic experiences of those aviation pioneers who have contributed to California's foremost position in World Aviation A Special De Luxe Edition, beautifully bound, limited to 1000 copies, (costing no more than the library edition for schools, colleges and book stores) will be shipped prepaid upon completion to those sending in their order and remittance now at the rate of $10 per copy. Use the order form or address Garey Carr, publisher, 1223 Keniston Avenue, Los Angeles 6, California. The following individuals, firms, companies and institutions have already ordered from one to fifty copies each and have paid in advance at the rate of $10 per copy: Air Associates, Inc. AiReserach Mfg. Co. Arbogast, Glen L. Arlen, Richard Arrow Airways Babb, Charles H. Bach, Martin Baird, Vernon Jr. Blderston, W. P. Bantel, Verne Beale, F. A. Belinn, Clarence M. Bell, Paul N. Bellande, Edward A. Bennett, Elmer R. Boeing, W. E. Boller, Dana Bragunier, Ace Breese, Brance Bromley, A. H. Burns, Art C. Brush, Shirley E. Bantel, Verne Burke, Martin J. Careey, Warren E. Carl Byoir & Co. Cable, Dewey M. California Flyers Campbell, Bud Chester, A. C. Cline, Al. (Northrop) Coffin, W. H. Coffyn, Frank T. Collins, Richard J. Conroy, James F. Cooper, Edwin O. Cooper, Laurance H. Cowan, Mrs. R. F. Crawford, H. K. Crockett, C. Charles Darling, H. Reeve Daugherty, Mrs. Earl S. Daum, Raymond J. Daum, W. H. DeBona, Joe C. DeHart, Dana C. Delk, Fletcher C. Deitrich, Edward Jr. DeMille, Cecil B. DeSilva, Woodruff Doak, Edmond R. Douglas, Donald Downen, Clyde Drake, Dale Ebrite, Al Eliel, Leon T. Elliott, John B. Ellsworth, Mary Fallin, Thomas S. Flebbe, George H. Flying Tiger Line Friedkin, Kenneth G. Garton, Thor T. Gibbs, William Jr. Gibson, W. W. Gilbert, Charles B. Gilmore, Earl B. Glenn, Harry C. Goebel, Col. Art C. Gradle, Roy S. Griffin, Theron E. Griggers, Sewell F. Hadley, Ross Hagein, Willard E. Hall, Norman S. Hall, Jon Hamilton, Wm. F. Harris, Mrs. S. E. Heasley, John L. Hebert Air Service Hill, Robt. W. Hiller, Stanley Hite, Wm. H. Jr. Horn, William Huchendorf, Frank E. Hunter, Joseph H. Irving Air Chute Irvin, Leslie L. Jay, W. K. Johnson, Leland F. Johnson, Walter S. Johnson, Col. Robt. D. Kauffold, Lynn W. Keeney, C. R. Kelley, Douglas T. Kidwell, E. G. "Slim" Kinner,, W. B. Kitley, Jesse L. Klinkert, C. R. Knox, Fred N. Knabenshue, Roy Lawrence, Lowell L. Leaman, Paul A. "Pete" Lincoln, Garland E. Livermore, H. W. Lockheed, Allan H. Lockheed Aircraft Corp. Long, James N. Mantz, Paul Martin, Eddie Martin School of Aviation Maystead, Richard D. McQueen, Mrs. U. G. Menasco, A. L. Mann, Johnny Miller, Kuhrts & Cox Monrovia Airport Moore, Gale J. Morgan, Emerson B. Moseley, C. C. Most, James L. Nagel, John H. Nicholls, Palmer Nolta, F. H. "Speed" North American Northrop Aircraft O'Donnell, J. L. Perron, V. J. Pignet, Ray H. Pike, William F. Powell, Dick Price, E. B. Probert, Wilton R. Radley, H. E. Reynolds, Harry V. Riley, Elmer A. Robbins, Hugh C. Roche, James W. Rochlen, A. M. Rogers, Emery H. Rudy, John B. Santa Monica Airport Schlieper, Clyde H. Seimears, E. A. Sharp, A. L. Shogran, Iver L. Simpson, Frank Jr. Smith, Bud Smith, G. Ivan Smith, Virgil Ray Soare, Arthur W. Spence, Robert E. Springer, Thomas Eric Squier, Carl B. Steele, Dudley M. Story, Mrs. Chase S. Swift Air Service Tanner, C. H. Thaheld, Fred A. Timm, Otto W. Tomick, Frank Trout, Bobbie Twinning, Sidney J. Vanoni-Keasling Aircraft Waterman, Waldo D. Walker, Jay F. Wetzel, F. L. White, Herbert L. Whiteman, Marvin E. Whitaker, Hatlie S. Windolph, Leo E. Wiseman, Fred J. Woodley, Earl Yale, Richard B. Yoder, Leo L. Young, Mrs. T. C. Zweng, Charles A. NOTE: If you have contributed in any way to the development of aviation in California and have not been contacted for a story please mail notice at once to Garey Carr, 1223 Keniston Avenue, Los Angeles 6, California. All photos and material will be returned. Editorial dead line August 1, 1950.