Empire in the Sky - Bert Zimmerly Story - Roth - Signed Copy - Scarce Idaho N3

by Richard Roth

$250 · Offered by eBay

First edition · Signed

Available is this large 447 page hardcover with dust jacket titled "Empire in the Sky - The Bert Zimmerly Story" by Richard Roth and published in 2018 as the 2nd printing and is signed by author. Albert "Bert" L. Zimmerly Sr. was a legendary aviation pioneer who founded Idaho’s first scheduled airline, leaving an indelible mark on the Pacific Northwest through his daring backcountry rescues, wartime pilot training, and commercial vision. Known for his exceptional flying skill and relentless work ethic, his life was tragically cut short at just 41 years old during a brutal winter storm. [1, 2, 3, 4] Early Life and Backcountry Roots Born on a farm near Vancouver, Washington in 1907, Zimmerly initially trained as an auto and truck mechanic. His trajectory changed forever in 1931 when his older brother, Fred, taught him how to fly. [1, 2] In 1934, the brothers moved to Idaho and took over a fixed-base operation at the Lewiston airport, establishing the Zimmerly Bros. Air Transport Service. By 1938, they moved operations across the Snake River to a larger facility at the Asotin County Airport in Clarkston, Washington. [1, 2] During these early years, Zimmerly built a fierce local reputation by piloting demanding operations across the rugged terrain of Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. His early transport company specialized in: [1, 2] Backcountry Charters: Flying passengers and freight into isolated airstrips along the Snake and Salmon rivers. Government Contracts: Managing fire patr

• Publisher: Family Roots Publishing Company
• Year: 2018
• ISBN: 9781628591767
• Condition: Very Good

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