The Eagles of Canton
Aviation in South China. The Early
Period
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The Eagles of Canton
Aviation in South China. The Early
Period
Lennart Andersson
This book is a detailed study of
aviation in the city of Canton and in
the Kwangtung Province in South China
during the period before 1927. It is
based on original reports and other
material found in American, British,
German and Russian archives, as well as
contemporary Chinese newspapers in
English.
Compared with my book A History of
Chinese Aviation. Encyclopedia of
Aircraft and Aviation in China until
1949, this is the result of an
even deeper digging into available
sources that provides a much better
understanding of the aviation scene in
South China during this early period.
Aviation is often closely linked to
politics and war, and the constant
struggle between those in power in China
at this time constitutes the background
for most of the aviation activities.
Canton was one of the most prominent
power centres and aviation in this part
of China can be regarded as a separate
entity that developed independently of
what happened for example in Peking. In
fact, several different air forces
existed also in Canton, even in the
period prior to 1927. The first one was
organised by Sun Yat-sen and his first
government in Canton.
Aviation in China is a fascinating and
extremely multifaceted historical
subject that never stops to intrigue
you, one you get involved!
 
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