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This image from John Davis’ “Early Wings Over Maine” shows some of the first aviators to fly the skies of the Pine Tree State. Davis will discuss and sign copies of his book during an event scheduled to run from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday at Pejepscot Historical Society, 159 Park Row, Brunswick. Davis’ book is the culmination of effort since 1968 to discover and document the growth of flight in Maine. With stories and photographs, Davis details the development of airfields, aircraft and air mail, the exploits of prominent pilots and flight in early bi-wing planes and barnstorming around Maine, along with later commercial development. The opening of the first municipal airfield in Maine — the Brunswick Airplane Landing Field — is recounted along with the story of the “Round-the-World Flyers” who stopped in Brunswick. Janet Baribeau, another local author, will be on hand to discuss and sign copies of her work, “A Bailey Island Girl Remembers.” Baribeau’s book not only gives her personal reminiscences of life on Bailey Island, but also the history of some of the island’s inhabitants as far back as the 18th century. Admission is free. Call 729-6606 or visit www.pejepscothistorical.org. (Courtesy of Pejepscot Historical Society)
This image from John Davis’ “Early Wings Over Maine” shows some of the first aviators to fly the skies of the Pine Tree State. Davis will discuss and sign copies of his book during an event scheduled to run from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday at Pejepscot Historical Society, 159 Park Row, Brunswick. Davis’ book is the culmination of effort since 1968 to discover and document the growth of flight in Maine. With stories and photographs, Davis details the development of airfields, aircraft and air mail, the exploits of prominent pilots and flight in early bi-wing planes and barnstorming around Maine, along with later commercial development. The opening of the first municipal airfield in Maine — the Brunswick Airplane Landing Field — is recounted along with the story of the “Round-the-World Flyers” who stopped in Brunswick. Janet Baribeau, another local author, will be on hand to discuss and sign copies of her work, “A Bailey Island Girl Remembers.” Baribeau’s book not only gives her personal reminiscences of life on Bailey Island, but also the history of some of the island’s inhabitants as far back as the 18th century. Admission is free. Call 729-6606 or visit www.pejepscothistorical.org. (Courtesy of Pejepscot Historical Society)


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