Anuradha Reddy to chronicle the history of aviation in Mumbai

Mumbai: In a first of its kind for the city of Mumbai, renowned aviation historian P Anuradha Reddy has embarked on a unique initiative to chronicle the glorious history of aviation in the city. Dating back to developments that shaped the history of aviation in the pre-independence era, and with the objective to capture and document this gradual transformation over the years, this is in line with her earlier efforts that includes some pioneering work in both Delhi and Hyderabad.
As a part of this initiative, Mrs. Reddy has invited people to share any data, facts, figures, case studies, documents, references, trivia and images pertinent to the aviation space in Mumbai. One can send in their contributions to aviationhistorybombay@gmail.com or call +91 9930899422 for any further queries. Additionally, you can also reach her on +91 9441181247.
Highlighting the need for such an initiative, Mrs. Reddy stated, “It is imperative for the younger generation to understand how various agencies have contributed immensely to the evolution of the sector right from the time when flying was seen as a luxury meant for the affluent only. As of today, the rich and magnificent history of aviation in Mumbai including countless individual anecdotes have not been collectively documented anywhere or by anyone. This initiative, more than anything else is a consolidated effort to possibly have a ready reckoner on the history of aviation in this city that all future generations can refer to”
In the past, Mrs. Reddy, one of the few aviation historians that India has, has done some pioneering and extensive work on Indian Aviation. In 2002, she authored a book “Aviation in the Hyderabad Dominions”, which was the culmination of a special article she was to author for a Hyderabad-based daily to celebrate its 60th anniversary.
23/07/09 PR-inside.com

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Categories: Indian Aviation- In General Jul 2009