Flight: The Complete History
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| Rating | : | 4.67 (592 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0756619025 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 452 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-01-08 |
| Language | : | English |
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In the 100 years since the Wright brothers' first powered flight, aviation has witnessed many memorable events. From record-breaking flights and aerial warfare, to advances in aircraft design and the race for space, Flight covers the most memorable moments in the history of aviation. Describing the feats of the brave men and women who piloted the early flying machines, to the pioneers of long-distance flight and the test pilots who ushered in the jet age, Flight is a gripping narrative of humankind's quest to conquer the skies and explore space. From the early pioneers to the latest spaceflight technology, this groundbreaking book charts the inspirational story behind humankind's conquest of the skies. Loaded with spectacular full-color photographs, dramatic first-hand accounts, and fact-filled profiles on a huge range of aircraft, this is an enthralling account of a century of innovation and adventure.
Dave English said If you buy just one big airplane book, buy this one. This is an amazing great big book. There are hundreds of big glossy books of planes and aviation history in bookstores, and with the 100 years of powered controlled flight anniversary, there will no doubt be a few more bowing the shelves. But if you want to buy just one, say for a present, then this is the one to buy. It is balanced, it i. WIAPilot said The Best HISTORICAL Book on Aviation.. The Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum's "Flight: 100 Years of Aviation," by R.G. Grant and John R. Dailey LOOKS like a "coffee table book." It is SO much more than that - although at over The Best HISTORICAL Book on Aviation. WIAPilot The Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum's "Flight: 100 Years of Aviation," by R.G. Grant and John R. Dailey LOOKS like a "coffee table book." It is SO much more than that - although at over 400 pages and approximately 1000 magnificent photographs, it certainly would fit the bill. It is worth every penny of it's cost.As the female Vi. 00 pages and approximately 1000 magnificent photographs, it certainly would fit the bill. It is worth every penny of it's cost.As the female Vi. pretty girl said Five Stars. Great product for a great price.
Sections on space travel, commercial flight and early daredevilry fascinate, but take second stage to the story of flight as it interweaves with a century-long history of war-conflict being the catalyst for much of aviation's greatest innovations and adventures. Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc. This hefty volume is a flight museum sandwiched between two covers: careful, informative and educational-and a bit overwhelming. Most of the book's pages recount bombing raids and dogfights through the decades, but others showcase popular, pioneering or just plain weird designs (the