Joint Base Langley-Eustis

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Chambers.With a storied lineage dating back to the early 19th century, Joint Base Langley-Eustis in Virginia has been at the forefront of American aviation. Featuring more than a hundred images, this informative title tracks JBLE’s entire history from its earliest days as a launch point for flight experiments, its testing of the prototype B-17 Flying Fortress, and its role as one of the first bases to receive the advanced F-22 Raptor. Also, learn about it being an early center for U.S. Navy seaplanes and observation aircraft, as well as the ill-fated Roma airship. 96 pages, 146 color photos, 6½”x 9¼”, softcover.