The first aviators took to the sky above with astonishing inventiveness and courage. The decades leading up to the early 1930s saw inspired achievements in aeronautics. The science of flight, workmanship, and daring men and women, made for an exhilarating time of worldwide events that would ultimately transform our future. As a young woman in 1933, the author followed with interest the historical pioneers of flight, and the achievements of aviation, which were unfolding at an exciting momentum. Aircraft was used for defense in World War I, and for many years, the public had enjoyed air shows, stunt pilots, and world-record-setting.The author's daughter, Linda Pendleton, has written a Foreword to the book. Linda is the author of numerous fiction and nonfiction books.