Ellington Field: A Short History, 1917-1962

By: Nasa, National Aeronautics and Space Adm

This document details the chronological history of an air field in Southeast Texas that currently serves as an adjunct to NASA Johnson Space Center as well as a civilian/military air field. The field was built early in the 20th century, soon after airplane flight became a recognized factor in American military applications, was central to a wide variety of military uses throughout this century, and remains viable for such purposes in addition to serving a vital role in NASA's training of astronauts.Carlson, ErikJohnson Space CenterAIRPORTS; MILITARY AIRCRAFT; AIRCRAFT DESIGN; PILOTS; AIRPORT PLANNING; MILITARY TECHNOLOGY; TEXAS; AIRCRAFT; ASTRONAUT TRAINING; AIR DEFENSE

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1723830968
• ISBN13: 9781723830969
• Release Date: January 1
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 58 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"