LEXINGTON, N.C., June 5, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Harold Mills started writing a monthly column for the Carolina Unicom back in 1995. He calls it Hangar Sweepings, an interesting column about airplanes and airplane people. Now that he has published enough stories, he collates them all in one book to impart to readers the joys of air traveling. Witness the wonderful mishmash of articles that demonstrate a multitude of emotions about the love of flying in Hangar Sweepings.
In one of his articles, he recalls the time his liking for aviation started. As a young boy, all he ever dreamed of was to spend his entire life in the glamorous and exciting world of air traveling. Opportunity finally knocked on his doors during his last year of high school, when Boyden High offered an elective course called Pre-flight Aeronautics for boys who are interested in aviation. He grabbed the chance and went on training.
He talks about a variety of topics related to his expertise -- old airplane drivers, the WTC incident, his travels, and more. His writings evince the immeasurable fun and happiness of doing the things he loved, the lasting friendships he formed, the unforgettable moments of flying, and the events that formed part of aviation history. Harold Mills leaves nothing to the imagination and provides photos and pencil sketches of aircrafts and the people involved in it.
Hangar Sweepings is an edifying collection that perfectly illustrates aviation life from the perspective of an expert aviator. It doesn't just offer aviation knowledge -- it makes readers love air traveling as well!
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About the Author
From his front yard, when he was growing up in the 1930's, Harold Mills could see the biplanes taking off and landing at the Salisbury, NC airport. He learned to fly before he learned to drive a car. He served 22 years as an Air Force Photo Interpreter and 18 years as Executive Director of a health association. He has been married to the same girl since 1949. They have four children and three grandchildren.
Hangar Sweepings * by Harold Mills
Reflections of an Airport Bum
Publication Date: January 30, 2009
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