Biography & Autobiography
SMITH, Elinor
Aviatrix
Autobiography of American pioneer aviator who first flew in the mid-1920s and became a test pilot for Fairchild and Bellanca. Photograph plates supporting text.
SNOW, Crocker
Log Book - A Pilot's Life
Biogrpahy of a US pilot who began flying in the 1920s, flew B-17s and B-29s during the war, and became director of aeronautics for the state of Massachusetts. The majority of the work covers the 1930s and his wartime experiences. Photographs throughout.
SPOONER, Tony
In Full Flight
Autobiography of Tony Spooner from his early flying days in the 1930s to wartime operations in the Atlantic and Mediterranean, flying for BOAC postwar and his final role as Chief of Accident Investigation at ICAO.
TAYLOR, Sir Gordon
The Sky Beyond
Autobiography of the Australian pioneer aviator who flew on active duty in both wars and made many exploratory flights in the 1930s and 1940s. He was made several record breaking flights, including those of the Southern Cross and Frigate Bird.
THOMAS, Sir Miles
Out on a Wing
An Autobiography
Miles served in the Middle East with the RFC, flying Spads and Martinsydes, during WWI. After WWI he worked in the motor industry for the Nuffield organisation, was involved in WWII aero enigine production and became chairman of BOAC in 1949.
TRZEBINSKI, Errol
The Lives of Beryl Markham
Out of Africa's Hidden Seductress: Denys Finch Hatton's Last Great Love