East-West Eagles the story of East-West Airlines
Carina, Queensland: Robert Brown & Associates, 1989. Quarto, pale-blue hardcover, spine and cover printed with white lettering, xiv, 218 pp., illustrated endpapers, illustrated with black-and-white photographs and documents throughout. Very light spotting on the top end of text block, light foxing on back cover and endpapers; otherwise a near-fine copy. First edition, scarce, signed by the author. East-West Eagles is Archie Smith's firsthand account of the concept development, formation and establishment of East-West Airlines Limited in regional NSW during Australia's difficult post-World War Two era. With few jobs available at that time, it took initiative and hard work to built such an enterprise, which resulted in employment opportunities and stability for many. This volume covers East-West's history from 1946 to 1961, some of the most turbulent yet most rewarding years in the life of the airline. Smith, a former Royal Australia Air Force pilot, left the airline in 1961 and went on to join Trans-Australian Airlines. Item #4677
From the library of John Swanson.
Price (AUD): $100.00