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- Pages
- 128 pages
- Reading time
- 5 hours
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The book explores the adventurous world of early aeronauts in Oklahoma, who showcased their ballooning skills at various events, including daring parachute jumps. Following the Wright brothers' innovations in flight, local inventors began creating their own aircraft. The discovery of oil transformed aviation's role, as oil barons utilized planes for quick access to remote sites and efficient operations. This evolution laid the groundwork for the aerospace industry, propelling Tulsa and northeast Oklahoma into modern times.
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Aviation in Tulsa and Northeast Oklahoma, Kim Jones
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- Released
- 2009
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- Title
- Aviation in Tulsa and Northeast Oklahoma
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Kim Jones
- Publisher
- Arcadia Publishing (SC)
- Publisher
- 2009
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 128
- ISBN13
- 9780738561639
- Category
- Transport, World history, Geography / Topography, Phototechnics, Camera technology, Theory of photography and cameras
- Description
- The book explores the adventurous world of early aeronauts in Oklahoma, who showcased their ballooning skills at various events, including daring parachute jumps. Following the Wright brothers' innovations in flight, local inventors began creating their own aircraft. The discovery of oil transformed aviation's role, as oil barons utilized planes for quick access to remote sites and efficient operations. This evolution laid the groundwork for the aerospace industry, propelling Tulsa and northeast Oklahoma into modern times.