REVOLUTION IN THE SKY — The Lockheeds of Aviation's Golden Age — Revised Edition—
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Characteristics
| ISBN |
0-517-56678-8 Revised Edition
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| Book cover finish(es) | Hardcover ( square back binding ) Dust jacket | ||||
| Special Features |
Frontispiece: 1930s International Nickel Company executive Herbert G. Fales's Lockheed Vega over a Florida lagoon. |
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| Condition |
Very good overall condition. Original hardcover edition complete with its illustrated dust jacket. The jacket shows minor handling marks and light wear along the edges and corners. The binding appears well preserved, and the interior pages are clean and neatly maintained. Historical photographs, diagrams and illustrations remain clear and sharp. A well-preserved copy of this extensively illustrated aviation reference work. |
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| Author(s) | Richard Sanders Allen | ||||
| Publisher |
Orion Books Published by Orion Books, a division of Crown Publishers, Inc., 225 Park Avenue Sourh, New York, New York 10003, Manufactured in the United States of America |
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| Number of pages | 256 | ||||
| Published date |
1988 Copyright © 1988, 1964 by Richard Sanders Allen Revised Edition
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| Language(s) | English | ||||
| Size | 22 x 28 cm |
Description
An outstanding illustrated history of Lockheed's pioneering aircraft and the extraordinary achievements of aviation's Golden Age.
In Revolution in the Sky, aviation historian Richard Sanders Allen brings to life the remarkable story of the early Lockheed aircraft that helped transform aviation between 1927 and 1937.
From the legendary Lockheed Vega to the Air Express, Sirius, Altair and Orion, this comprehensive work explores the development of revolutionary aircraft and the remarkable men and women who flew them.
During this extraordinary decade, aviation witnessed pioneering transatlantic and transpacific flights, daring polar expeditions and an unprecedented succession of speed, altitude, distance and endurance records.
The author recounts the achievements of celebrated aviators, including Charles Lindbergh, Amelia Earhart, Wiley Post, Will Rogers, Roscoe Turner and Jimmy Doolittle.
Beyond these extraordinary adventures, the book examines the technical innovations behind Lockheed's success, particularly its lightweight semi-monocoque construction, advanced aerodynamic design and exceptional aircraft performance.
This revised and updated 1988 edition, based on the original 1964 publication, offers a richly documented account supported by numerous historical black-and-white photographs, detailed scale drawings, maps and technical illustrations.
Particularly valuable are the extensive appendices covering individual aircraft histories, registrations, production figures, specifications, performance data and original equipment.
An excellent reference for aviation historians, collectors and enthusiasts of early American aircraft.
Contents
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The development of Lockheed's pioneering aircraft.
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The great aviation records and long-distance flights.
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Polar exploration and transoceanic expeditions.
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The achievements of legendary pilots.
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Early commercial aviation and airline operations.
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Lockheed aircraft in international and military service.
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The evolution of aircraft design and construction.
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Individual aircraft histories and registrations.
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Detailed technical specifications and production records.
Collector's Interest
A highly informative and beautifully illustrated reference on the formative years of Lockheed aviation, combining technical history with the remarkable achievements of early aviation pioneers.
Particularly appealing to collectors of historical aviation books, Lockheed enthusiasts and researchers interested in American aviation during the interwar period.