THE STORY OF FLIGHT — BIG SIZE *** Reduced price slightly damaged dust jacket ***
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Characteristics
| ISBN-10 | 0907486711 |
| Book cover finish(es) | Hardcover ( round back binding ) |
| Condition | Slightly damaged dust jacket - Inside pages PERFECT |
| Author(s) | John W.R. Taylor |
| Publisher | Chancellor Press |
| Number of pages | 426 |
| Published date |
First published in 1970 |
| Language(s) | English |
| Size | 27 x 30 x 4 cm |
| Categorie(s) | • ENCYCLOPÉDIES • DIDACTIQUE - TECHNIQUE • BEAUX-LIVRES |
Description
From the first faltering flight by Wilbur and Orville Wright to the jet-powered giants of today that soar across oceans and continents in just a few hours, the story of flight is a fascinating one.
It is a story of failure, disappointment and even tragedy. Yet it is also a story of courage, determination and eventual triumph. It contains all the drama, suspense and excitement of the finest works of fiction.
The Story of Flight is divided into four main sections covering the historical background, the structure of aeroplanes, engines and equipment, and finally a chapter on flying today. This last section discusses all aspects of a typical transatlantic flight and, in contrast, the technicalities involved in flying a small aircraft.
Beautifully illustrated with more than 200 colour technical drawings and over 150 black-and-white drawings, The Story of Flight also contains an index with more than 1,500 entries supplementing the main text. These entries include details of important military aircraft, the symbols of the world’s leading civil airlines, the major airports of the world and the pattern of their runways.
This valuable work is a tribute to the flying history of many nations, as well as to the men and women who pioneered aviation in every corner of the earth.
