The history of aviation in Bahrain is in fact a history of aviation in Gulf. It was a spirit of challenge, a passion for flying and destiny that connectekd a diverse group of youngsters in Bahrain. The spirit of adventure ran strongly in this motley crew and thus, audacity, enterprise, vision – all played a part in that fledgling aviation business. It was an idea whose time had come, for from there grew an airline and an industry. From dusty desert landing strip in 1949 with a small thatched grass shelter and a bell to announce arrivals and departures to the streamlined, gleaming airport of the 21st Century, the story of aviation in Bahrain is a long one, sprinkled with illustrations and larger-than-life characters, urban legends, and true stories. Miracle Publishing skillfully weaves that history through facts, interviews, reports and photographs. By the end, there will be no denying that this was a story that had to be told.