The book, Air Atlantic: A History Of Transatlantic Flying represents a concise yet thorough review of the history of transatlantic flying from its earliest beginnings in the 20th century through the late 1960s.  “Air Atlantic: A History Of Transatlantic Flying” recounts the saga of the creation of the air link between North America and Europe from the early comical efforts of Walter Wellman and his polar airship America to the valorous endeavors after World War I to the sub-sonic six-hour crossings typical of jet travel in the late 1960s.  “Air Atlantic: A History Of Transatlantic Flying” recounts the day when flying in dirigibles there were twice as many crew as passengers and when one could personally thank your chef for a four-course dinner.  This, plus a stroll from lounge to lounge admiring the fine art could all be had for a fee of $7,500.  Only the ultra-rich could afford traveling across the Atlantic Ocean during the 1920s and 1930s.  Later as the cost of traveling via sub-sonic jets brought the cost down, more people were able to make the trip albeit in far less luxurious surroundings.  This book also includes many occasions of drama and several of tragedy including the famous German dirigible Hindenburg’s flaming crash at the American naval air station at Lakehurst New Jersey in 1937.  The major sections of “Air Atlantic: A History Of Transatlantic Flying” includes the following major sections: 1) Chapter One (Attempt & Achievement); 2) Chapter Two (Triumph & Tragedy); 3) Chapter Three (Hero & Worship); 4) Chapter Four (Airship & Aeroplane); 5) Chapter Five (Ferry & Crew); 6) Chapter Six (Confusion & Progress); 7) Chapter Seven (Jet & Superjet); 8) Bibliography and 9) Index.  In addition to an informative narrative, “Air Atlantic: A History Of Transatlantic Flying” includes approximately 42 vintage black and white photographs.  “Air Atlantic: A History Of Transatlantic Flying” is sure to appeal to anyone interested in the history of transoceanic air travel over the Atlantic Ocean.  This book is 210 pages and is in very good condition.  The author is Alan Wykes.  Edition published in 1967.