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Constructed closer to Manhattan than the commercially unsuccessful Floyd Bennett Field, LaGuardia Airport was conceived in the mid-1930s as New York City mayor Fiorello LaGuardia realized the need for a great airport for one of the world’s great cities. Originally known as New York Municipal Airport, the popular airport soon had its name changed to recognize LaGuardia’s enormous contribution to the project. At the time of its opening in 1939, it was the largest and most advanced commercial airport in the world with terminals considered art deco masterpieces. Although a very large airport for the era in which it was built, by the late 1940s it was the world’s busiest airport and clearly too small for the increasing amount of air traffic. Through the years its runways were lengthened and facilities were improved to handle larger and faster aircraft. Still one of America’s busiest airports, LaGuardia has witnessed the steady progress of American commercial aviation, from flying boats to jetliners.
Paperback: 128 pages
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (October 27, 2008)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0738557994
ISBN-13: 978-0738557991
Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 0.3 x 9.2 inches
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spent my youth at LaGuardia hanging out in hangers, taking reports to tower, taking free flights during sunday tests for stews and pilots. Everyone knew everyone in those early days....talking about 1940 something....
As a child,my Dad took me to the promanade and we'd watch the propliners come and go.A fun experience getting sand blasted by the prop wash. Also,a great reference guide.
GREAT GIFT TO GIVE TO A CO-WORKER WHO RETIRES FROM LaGUARDIA AIRPORT!
excellent
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