NW Book Talk – Martin Middlewood – 9-10-2025

Author Interview: Martin Middlewood – Hidden History of Pearson Field

On this episode of NW Book Talk, we sit down with longtime writer Martin Middlewood, whose weekly Clark County History column has become a local favorite. 

Martin’s new book, Hidden History of Pearson Field, opens the hangar doors on one of America’s oldest continuously operating airfields—right here in Vancouver, Washington. 

He shares the surprising stories behind Pearson’s early daredevils and community champions (both men and women), the everyday workers who kept planes flying, and the pivotal moments when the airfield shaped the city’s identity. 

Whether you’re an aviation buff, a local history fan, or simply curious about the place you call home, this conversation reveals little knows facts, historic surprises and memorable characters that bring Pearson Field to life.