Berry, an aerospace writer involved with aviation since the Berlin Airlift of 1948-49, was part of the panel of aerospace experts convened by the Aerospace Industries Association to select the 100 milestones included in this text. In commemoration of the Wright Brothers' four flights at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, on December 17, 1903, the text documents significant achievements in the first century of flight. The entries fall within several categories, including the first flight, first lunar landing, around-the-world flights, engineering marvels, the advent and growth of business jets and regional airlines, and legislative developments. Illustrated with b&w and color photos, this reference text is accessible to the general reader. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) Read Less