by Loraine D. Nunley (Author) The CH-47 Chinook aircraft is one of the most reliable and efficient transport helicopters in the world. Its ability to fly fast and transport heavy loads in many different climates and wind conditions make it an invaluable part of military transport aircraft. This book is intended to introduce children to this important helicopter through striking photographs. Adults may also find themselves fascinated by the remarkable capabilities of this machine. Author Biography Loraine Nunley is from the Dallas-Fort Worth area of Texas where she lives with her husband, a retired Air Force ANG Tech Sergeant, and their children. Seeing the obvious affection that her husband, who was a loadmaster on the C-130 Hercules, had for that aircraft, she began to write books on military aircraft to share them with children. She hopes to inspire children to be interested in, design, build, work on, and even fly these amazing machines. Number of Pages: 64 Dimensions: 0.17 x 11 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: May 13, 2016