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A thorough, beautifully presented history of aviation (The Times )
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100 years of airborne innovation and adventure for aviation fans - in a new compact edition
From the Wright brothers' first powered flight, to Concorde's final voyage and the tragic crash of the Columbia, take a sky-high journey through the history of aviation.
Charting the trailblazers, jet test pilots and constant progress at the cutting-edge of technology, every aspect of flight is explored. Recalling memorable events - record-breaking flights, aerial warfare and terrorist hijackings - this is the story of how man's dream to fly became a reality and central to modern history.
Endorsed by the Smithsonian Institution's National Air and Space Museum and the Imperial War Museum, Duxford.
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48 of 51 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I first saw this book whilst on holiday in Orlando Florida and decided to wait until returning to the U.K. due to it's size and weight.
I was recommended to amazon.co.uk and was pleased that I waited not only did I not have to carry it - it was less expensive!
This book is highly recommended to aviation enthusiasts as it covers in explicit detail all aircraft since the wright Brothers first took flight in 1903; to the latest super jumbos and fighter jets.
It is truly a beautiful book that is well planned with excellent photography and artwork as well as being articulated very well indeed.
A must buy for all aviation lovers as well as those fascinated by flight. A collectors item.
Bryan Hepnar Nov 2002
I was recommended to amazon.co.uk and was pleased that I waited not only did I not have to carry it - it was less expensive!
This book is highly recommended to aviation enthusiasts as it covers in explicit detail all aircraft since the wright Brothers first took flight in 1903; to the latest super jumbos and fighter jets.
It is truly a beautiful book that is well planned with excellent photography and artwork as well as being articulated very well indeed.
A must buy for all aviation lovers as well as those fascinated by flight. A collectors item.
Bryan Hepnar Nov 2002
19 of 20 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is an impressive book which takes you through the history of mannedflight, the Pioneers, 1st World War, Flying Boats & Airships, 2nd WorldWar, Jet Age, Cold War, Space Travel, finishing up with light aircraft &hobby craft.
The material has been prepared in conjunction with both the US SmithsonianInstitution's National Air & Space Museum, and the UK Imperial War Museum,Duxford; consequently the contents have strong credentials.
There are relatively few drawings, because what you get on every page areexcellent photographs, mostly in colour, on high quality paper : aircraft,inventors, pilots and events – a feast for the eyes, accompanied by solidinformative text. Nothing is overlooked. A lovely book to keep.
The material has been prepared in conjunction with both the US SmithsonianInstitution's National Air & Space Museum, and the UK Imperial War Museum,Duxford; consequently the contents have strong credentials.
There are relatively few drawings, because what you get on every page areexcellent photographs, mostly in colour, on high quality paper : aircraft,inventors, pilots and events – a feast for the eyes, accompanied by solidinformative text. Nothing is overlooked. A lovely book to keep.
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I bought this book as a birthday present for an elderly friend, as I was finding it impossible to think what to buy. He was absolutely thrilled with it and it looked a lot dearer than I actually paid. Very pleased
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