Flying Over China: A History of Chinese Aviation, 1910-1950

Author: [USA] RAO Shih-he (M.Rosholt)
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Publish Date: 2005-09-01
Features: ★16-inch soft hardcover binding, exquisite design, rich in historical materials
This is a "History of Chinese Aviation" from the first half of the 20th century, telling the story of China's aviation industry's development from nothing to something, with twists and turns. The author, RAO Shih-he (M.Rosholt), is an American with a deep connection to Chinese aviation who participated in flying over the famous "Hump" route. He is both an observer and an insider of Chinese aviation: from 1931 to 1937, he worked as a journalist for the English-language China Press in Shanghai, covering military news; from 1942 to 1945, he joined the air force and served as a liaison officer for the U.S. in China, gaining firsthand and profound understanding of the Chinese people's War of Resistance against Japan. In his writing, he meticulously records the number of Chinese-made aircraft, the number of foreigners and Chinese who flew in the Chinese sky, the number of aviation schools, the number of aircraft factories, and the number of aerial battle victories, as if they were right before his eyes, making the reading both and believable. What moves readers most is his meticulous recording of the deep bond forged with blood between the Chinese people and 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 receive an eternal baptism of justice defeating 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. This book features exquisite binding, rich historical materials, and is accompanied by a large number of precious historical photographs, making it not only highly readable but also a valuable collectible.