War on the Home Front

Chester River Press has the privilege of working with distinguished aviation historian Mike Lavelle in the publishing of his "aviation papers," a collection of research, lectures and journal articles on key events in the history of aviation and in particular Boeing's contributions to the design and production of significant aircraft. Mr. Lavelle is a Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society, and currently a Director at the Museum of Flight in Seattle, Washington. We have just completed and released the first of Mr. Lavelle's works, War on the Home Front: Building the B-29 Superfortress, a compelling, heavily illustrated study of the design and development of one of the most important aircraft of World War II. In the book's Foreword, distinguished historian and lecturer Richard P. Hallion states: "In this incisive and thorough study, aviation historian Mike Lavelle takes the reader deep into the design and production process that led to the B-29. Written by a historian totally in command of his sources and references, with an informed perspective shaped by years of following aerospace history, this history of the B-29 is certain to become a standard reference..." We look forward to continuing our work with Mr. Lavelle to publish the full collection of his aviation papers.