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Piet’s Eye in the Sky tells the remarkable story of Piet van Asch, a visionary who, during the depths of the Depression in 1936, founded New Zealand Aerial Mapping Limited (NZAM). Despite the audacity of launching a commercial aviation business in a country where civil aviation was still in its infancy, van Asch navigated financial challenges and technological shifts to establish a legacy that spans half a century. From his early days securing contracts in the United Kingdom to the company's vital contributions during the Second World War and its post-war expansion into sophisticated topographical mapping, this book captures how NZAM became an indispensable asset to farmers, engineers, and town planners. Through meticulous research and personal anecdotes, Geoff Conly provides an engaging account of the dedicated team behind the company. Readers gain a fascinating insight into how aerial photography transformed our understanding of the landscape, creating a historical record that allows us to observe changes wrought by man and nature over decades. This is an essential read for those interested in aviation history, technological innovation, and the spirit of pioneering entrepreneurship.
Used (good, see images, handwritten dedication) Softcover ISBN
