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John Condit
Hardcover
235 pages
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Wings Over the West: Russ Baker and the Rise of Pacific Western Airlines
$51.00
Wings Over the West is the history of Pacific Western Airlines, founded by one of the greatest bush pilots in the world, Russ Baker.
Pacific Western Airlines was a pioneer in the aviation history and known for its ability to profitably operate short haul air routes. The company raised profits and reserves and eventually formed Canadian Airlines in 1987. In 2001, Air Canada took over the entities that Pacific Western Airlines had created.
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| Weight | 0.590 kg |
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| Dimensions | 23.6 × 15.5 × 2.30 cm |
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