JANE'S ALL THE WORLD'S AIRCRAFT 1913 (REPRINT 1969)
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Characteristics
| ISBN |
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| Book cover finish(es) | Hardcover ( square back binding ) |
| Special Features | • Reprint |
| Condition | complete, solid binding, clean interior, original dust jacket with moderate wear and small tears |
| Author(s) | Fred T. Jane |
| Publisher | David & Charles (Publishers) Limited |
| Number of pages | 304 |
| Published date | Originally published: 1913 by Sampson Low, Marston 1969 |
| Language(s) | English |
| Collection / Series | Jane’s All the World’s Aircraft |
| Size | 21 x 32 cm |
Description
A Reprint of the 1913 Edition of All The World's Air-craft
This historic volume is a facsimile reprint of the original 1913 edition of Jane's All the World's Aircraft, edited by Fred T. Jane. First published by Sampson Low Marston in 1913, this edition was reprinted by David & Charles (Publishers) Limited in 1969.
The book provides a comprehensive overview of the world's aircraft as they existed in 1913, just before the outbreak of World War I. It contains detailed technical specifications, photographs, and descriptions of aeroplanes, airships, balloons, and dirigibles from various countries.
The contents include sections on aeroplanes, airships, and balloons, with subsections covering different types and classifications. Notable sections include:
Part B: Historical Association of the Last Six Years
Part C: Private trial, Acceptance Test Expenses (M. Isnardon), Belgian Aeroplanes, British Aeroplanes, German (M. Grandjean) Aeroplanes
Part D: Aeroplanes' Aims, Who? Classified Alphabetically, Index - Aeroplanes, Dirigibles
This reprint preserves an important historical document showcasing the early days of aviation and aeronautical engineering.
Facsimile Reprint of the Historic Pre-War Aviation Reference
A remarkable facsimile reprint of the legendary Jane’s All the World’s Aircraft 1913, originally edited by Fred T. Jane and first published in London in 1913. This monumental reference work documents the state of world aviation on the eve of the First World War and remains one of the most important publications in early aeronautical history.
Published in 1969 by David & Charles Reprints, this edition faithfully reproduces the original 1913 volume, preserving its technical tables, period photographs, aircraft profiles, engineering data and historical typography.
The book covers aeroplanes, dirigibles and aero engines from around the world, including extensive sections devoted to British, French, German, Belgian and American aviation pioneers. Numerous rare illustrations and technical drawings make this volume an invaluable source for historians, collectors and aviation enthusiasts.
CONTENTS INCLUDE
- International aircraft listings
- Early military and civilian aeroplanes
- Dirigibles and airships
- Aero engines and technical specifications
- Historical aircraft section
- Period photographs and diagrams
- Manufacturers and aerial directory