Marine Aviation at Quantico 1918-1941

By John M. Elliott

When the United States declared war in 1917, officials began the search for a training base to accommodate the expansion of the Marine Corps. Quantico met all the militarys requirements, and in 1918 the Marines took possession of the land. Marine Aviation at Quantico not only tells the story of Quanticos origin and development; it paints a vivid picture of the adventures of the Marines fighting in the jungles and sky over Haiti, Santo Domingo, and Nicaragua. History, military, and aviation buffs will be richly rewarded by this books well-balanced and well-researched record of Marine aviation history.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432778277
• ISBN13: 9781432778279
• Release Date: February 2012
• Publisher: Outskirts Press
• Length: 260 Pages
• Weight: 1.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 8.5" x 11.0"