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Chicago's Midway Airport: The First Seventy-Five Years

2002

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"Chicago's Midway Airport: The First Seventy-Five Years" by Christopher Lynch chronicles the history and evolution of Midway Airport, one of the most iconic airports in the United States. The book explores the airport's origins in the 1920s as a municipal airport and its transformation into a major commercial aviation hub. Lynch delves into the airport's role during World War II, where it served as a crucial military base, as well as its subsequent growth and modernization in the post-war era. Through archival photographs and insightful commentary, the book offers a comprehensive look at the people, events, and developments that have shaped Midway Airport over its first seventy-five years, making it a valuable resource for aviation enthusiasts and historians alike.

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