Jericho Beach and the West Coast Flying Boat Stations *SIGNED BY AUTHOR*

288 pages. Dozens of archival black and white illustrations. "Concentrating on the history of the Air Station at Jericho Beach, the author explores the unique circumstances that drove flying boat operations on the west coast. He chronicles the activities conducted by the fledgling Canadian Air Force, and , after 1 April 1924, the permanent Royal Canadian Air Force. The picture he weaves is one where a handful of men, in a few outdated and underpowered machines, establish a legacy of perseverance, ingenuity and dedication undertaking missions which would not be out of place in today's headlines. Among the first in the world to fly such missions as fisheries, forestry and anti-narcotic patrols, these individuals provided peace-time support for Canadaa while still maintaining a military capability that would prove invaluable in the Second World War." - From Foreward by A.M. DeQuetteville, Air Command. Gift greetings atop half-title page else clean, bright and unmarked with very light wear. Excellent copy. Book