Whitehead Hunter W., Lickliter-Mundon Megan (eds.) Strides Towards Standard Methodologies in Aeronautical Archaeology

Springer, 2023. — 266 p.- Provides a multi-faceted approach to the study of aeronautical cultural resources
- Illustrates the work of international pioneers in aeronautical archaeology
- Demonstrates viewpoints on historic aircraft wreck surveys, legislation, and conservation studiesThis volume presents a subfield overview on current research, trends, and commentary on the state of aeronautical archaeology and its development, through selections from a session on aviation archaeology at the 2020 Society for Historical Archaeology Conference. It serves to highlight those practices and projects that take strides towards standard methodologies in aeronautical archaeology. This book involves the study of aircraft crash sites, airfields, battlefields, and buildings or structures related to aviation. High profile sites and topics in this book include Lake Mead’s B-29 Superfortress, Tuskegee Airmen in Michigan, and patterns of preservation in WWII aircraft and their importance.A relatively new field, aeronautical archaeology is the sub-field of archaeology that examines past human interaction with flight. The authors aim to create more awareness for aviation cultural heritage projects and the associated community of scholars, practitioners, and enthusiasts. This volume includes contributions from leading global scholars through varied scientific inquiries, summaries of site investigations, and conservation techniques of aeronautical heritage.Hunter Whitehead PhD, is an archaeologist with experience in maritime archaeology, cultural resource management, marine geophysics, and historical archival research.Megan Lickliter-Mundon PhD, is an archaeologist and museum professional with a broad range of experience in the heritage sector.