Beschrijving
In the Shadow of the Eagle’s Wing. The History of Aviation in the Cumbria, Dumfries & Galloway Region 1825-1914. This book chronicles the significant aeronautical events which took place in the Cumbria, Dumfries and Galloway region from 1825 to 1914. The uninformed reader glancing at the topographical map may wonder as to what possible level of pioneering aviation activity could be sustained in a predominantly mountainous region where man is grossly outnumbered by sheep – yet between these years it was to encapsulate almost all aspects of man’s aeronautical endeavour, from ballooning, parachuting, gliding, aircraft and airship construction to aero engine production. Cumbria is the birthplace of both British naval and civil marine aviation and for the first time the full exciting story is told aided by many previously unpublished documents and photographs.