Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Airports
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Lunken: 60 Years Years of Aviation
Author: A Century of Triumph
Author: Christopher ChantPublisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 0743234790
Category : Aeronautics
Languages : en
Pages : 406
Book Description
On December 17, 1903, on the windswept beaches of Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, Orville Wright piloted the world's first powered flight, in one of the most famous moments in history. Within a few short years, airplanes of various designs were lifting into the air over Europe and America. Soon, the entire world was caught up in the fevered advance of flight and airplanes, Zeppelins, autogyros and helicopters were making the world a much smaller place. To celebrate the first full century of powered flight premier aviation historian Christopher Chant and world-famous illustrator John Batchelor have joined forces to showcase an astonishing march of progress. From the early experiments of gliderman Otto Lilienthal to the moon walk of Neil Armstrong, it has indeed been A Century of Triumph. From the golden age of Zeppelins to the extreme design experiments of World War II to the fierce modernism of supersonic fighter jets, A CENTURY OF TRIUMPH demonstrates the full richness of mankind's flying craft. In addition to Batchelor's illustrations, the book features never-before-published vintage watercolour posters of pre-World War I aviation races and a treasure trove of photographs. Chant's text combines full histories of the planes themselves with biographical essays on some of the great figures of the twentieth century: the Barnstormers, Igor Sikorsky, Amelia Earhart, Chuck Yeager, and the Apollo XVII astronauts, among others. A CENTURY OF TRUMPH is a visual and factual feast for anyone who marvels at the majesty of flying.
Flying, a Look Back
Author: Paul W. BennettPublisher: Capitana
ISBN: 9780967421605
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 335
Book Description
The Winged Gospel
Author: Joseph J. CornPublisher: JHU Press
ISBN: 9780801869624
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
Exploring these early years of aviation, Joseph Corn describes the fascinating, and often bizarre, plans for the future of manned flight and brings back to life the famous and lesser-known aviators who became American heroes.
Flight
Author: R. G. GrantPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Aeronautics
Languages : en
Pages : 452
Book Description
100 Years of Flight
Author: Bill SweetmanPublisher:
ISBN: 9780785363248
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 152
Book Description
Introduction: Celebrating a century of conquering the air -- Experimentation takes flight -- Aviation goes to war -- Flight comes of age -- Aviation jets into the future -- Commercial aviation spreads its wings -- Aviation experiences some turbulence -- Aviation reaches for the stars -- Military aviation flies to the forefront -- Flying toward a second century.
Flight: The Complete History Of Aviation
Author: R.G. GrantAviation Year by Year
Author: Bill GunstonPublisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
ISBN: 9780789479860
Category : Aeronautics
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
When first printed in 1992, this book was a milestone in aviation publishing. Now, fully revised and updated to bring it into the new millennium, it is the most comprehensive record of aviation history available. Presented in a lively journalistic style, Aviation Year by Year contains a wealth of fascinating information. Thousands of contemporary photographs and illustrations, and facts and figures bring the history of aviation to life. New features for this updated edition include a timeline of the development of flight, a fully illustrated and revised introduction, and new pages covering the history of aviation up to the year 2000. Aviation Year by Year also includes a photo-gallery of each year's most significant aircraft and developments in technology, important flight records, and an encyclopedic cross-reference system to link articles throughout the months and years. More than a unique reference guide to the world of aviation and flight technology, Aviation Year by Year also chronicles the social and political events that have surrounded the amazing development of flight.
Fifty years of aviation history
Author: Tucson Air Museum FoundationPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A History in the Making
Author: Donald M. PattilloPublisher: McGraw-Hill Professional Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
More like a roller coaster than a plane, the general aviation business has soared, plunged, and risen again since its romantic takeoff in the Lindbergh era. This engaging closeup on the history and future of the general aviation industry will fascinate pilots, business aviation professionals, historians, and aviation enthusiasts of every ilk. 36 illustrations.