Polar Winds: A Century of Flying in the North SC
Danielle Metcalfe-Chenail brings us an extraordinarily intimate, engaging and all-encompassing chronicle of Canadian flight north of the 60th parallel. Metcalfe-Chenail proves herself a remarkable historian and writer, weaving factual accounts with compelling stories of risk, heroism and adventure. Brimming with amazing archival photographs and gripping detail acquired through meticulous research and personal interviews, Polar Winds is a definitive and important addition to the canon of Canadian aviation history. An astonishing accomplishment. (Carol Shaben, bestselling author of Into the Abyss)
As Edmonton’s historian laureate, Metcalfe-Chenail has captured a rich heritage in great detail, and yet woven it all together in such an entertaining way that it’s hard to put Polar Winds down…it’s a wonderful read for anyone interested in aviation of Canada’s north. (Sherwood/Strathcona News)
This book not only tells the stories of the successes, failures, oddities, and tragedies of flying in the north, but also delves into the lives of the people and communities…capturing the essence of northern flying. (COPA Flight)
Polar Winds misses nothing in the multifaceted field of aviation... this book has earned its place in the collection of every reader who not only enjoys aviation history but also wishes to learn more about history of our country and its people. (Arctic Magazine)
Offers fascinating insights into an industry that has revolutionized many aspects of life in Canada.
Published September 2014, 224 pages, black & white and colour photographs, softcover, 7 " x 10"
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