Flying Over China (A Chronicle of Chinese Aviation History, 1910-1950)

Author: Rosholt, M. (USA) wrote; Guo Shuya translated; Wang Xiaofan edited
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Publish Date: 2005-09-01
Features: This is a "History of Chinese Aviation" from the first half of the 20th century, telling the story of the development of China's aviation industry from its inception to its path. The author, Rosholt (M.Rosholt), is an American with a deep connection to Chinese aviation who participated in the famous "Hump" air route. He was both an observer and an insider in Chinese aviation: from 1931 to 1937, he worked as a journalist, writing military reports for the English-language China Press in Shanghai; from 1942 to 1945, he joined the air force and served as a liaison officer for the U.S. in China, gaining a firsthand and profound understanding of the Chinese people's War of Resistance against Japan. In his writing, the number of Chinese aircraft, the number of foreigners and Chinese who flew in the Chinese sky, the number of aviation schools in China, the number of aircraft factories, and the number of aerial battle victories are all vividly described, as if they were happening right before our eyes. The book is both heartwarming and believable. What moves readers is his meticulous recording of the deep bond forged with blood between the Chinese people and their international friends, especially the heroic deeds of Chinese air force pilots flying side by side with American and Soviet pilots to strike the Japanese invaders. Not only do we revisit the historical moments of one thrilling aerial battle after another, but we also undergo an eternal baptism of justice triumphing over evil. History has "flown" over China, with countless heroes merging into the vast sky, but an endless spiritual wealth has also been left for today, to be cherished in our hearts. The book is beautifully designed, rich in historical materials, and accompanied by numerous precious historical photographs. It is not only highly readable but also has significant collectible value.