Melbourne, Hawthorn, 1976. first edition - h/c in d.j. A pioneer airman, Eric Roberts was one of the first sixteen men in Australia to learn to fly. The first hair-raising lessons were in a Box Kite, and the novice had to reach past his instructor to 'get the feel' of flying by placing his hands over those of the instructor. His life spanned one of the most eventful periods of history. 223 x 145mm., pp. 14, 185, b/w plates, index, contents v.g., d.j. - few scattered small stains/marks back & front, rubbed corners & spine - no tears, AUTHORS inscription, VG.