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Crashing DH-4s with full loads of mail, crossing the "Hell Stretch" in marginal weather, following resolute concrete arrows into thunderstorms, landing in fields to ask for directions; It is all here in the Air Mail page of our library. See what pilots were made of in the early days of aviation by viewing our Air Mail page of books!

Crashing DH-4s with full loads of mail, crossing the "Hell Stretch" in marginal weather, following resolute concrete arrows into thunderstorms, landing in fields to ask for directions; It is all here in the Air Mail page of our library. See what pilots were made of in the early days of aviation by viewing our Air Mail page of books!

The tale of the Barnstormer is one that will live for ages amongst aviators worldwide. There is something so undeniably appealing to the airplane pilot about landing in hay fields, flying airplanes where the rumble in the fabric serves as the airspeed indicator, sleeping under the wing at night, and being free from imposing federal regulations. Learn more about that lifestyle here.

The tale of the Barnstormer is one that will live for ages amongst aviators worldwide. There is something so undeniably appealing to the airplane pilot about landing in hay fields, flying airplanes where the rumble in the fabric serves as the airspeed indicator, sleeping under the wing at night, and being free from imposing federal regulations. Learn more about that lifestyle here.

One of the chief interests of Early Days Biplanes founder Carson Hawkins is the Great War. This is our largest selection of books in the entire library, and we hope you find the same value in it as we do. In this section we have memoirs, autobiographies, squadron histories, communiques, strategy, and many other themes. Whatever your interest may be in the aerial aspect of the Great War, we are sure it exists in our library.

One of the chief interests of Early Days Biplanes founder Carson Hawkins is the Great War. This is our largest selection of books in the entire library, and we hope you find the same value in it as we do. In this section we have memoirs, autobiographies, squadron histories, communiques, strategy, and many other themes. Whatever your interest may be in the aerial aspect of the Great War, we are sure it exists in our library.

The central location for all fiction novels in the library of Early Days Biplanes. It houses books with regards to the Great War, barnstorming, air mail, and some famous works of Richard Bach. Although not the largest collection, it is one of the most interesting and there is immeasurable food for the imagination of an aviation enthusiast.

The central location for all fiction novels in the library of Early Days Biplanes. It houses books with regards to the Great War, barnstorming, air mail, and some famous works of Richard Bach. Although not the largest collection, it is one of the most interesting and there is immeasurable food for the imagination of an aviation enthusiast.

Under the Aviation Histories tab, a multitude of books are held that tell the story of aviation from a more professional perspective. In other words, you can find a bit of 'behind the scenes' reading under this section of our library. 

Under the Aviation Histories tab, a multitude of books are held that tell the story of aviation from a more professional perspective. In other words, you can find a bit of 'behind the scenes' reading under this section of our library. 

Our Golden Age library is comprised of books specifically written during and for the period of aviation ranging from 1919 to 1939. Examples include stories of aircraft manufacturers, biographies of famous aviators of the time, and the book you see in the thumbnail.

Our Golden Age library is comprised of books specifically written during and for the period of aviation ranging from 1919 to 1939. Examples include stories of aircraft manufacturers, biographies of famous aviators of the time, and the book you see in the thumbnail.

If you were looking for a vintage aircraft engine technical manual or flight instructor manuals from the Great War, you have come to the right place! 

If you were looking for a vintage aircraft engine technical manual or flight instructor manuals from the Great War, you have come to the right place! 

Although the Poetry category is the smallest in our library, its contents are deeply appealing to the artistic mind. We are in the process of adding more books to this category, so remember to check back for updates!

Although the Poetry category is the smallest in our library, its contents are deeply appealing to the artistic mind. We are in the process of adding more books to this category, so remember to check back for updates!