Flight : The Complete History of Aviation
A stunning visual celebration of the world's aircraft and the pioneers who made a dream become reality.
Introducing Flight - a historical and visual exploration of awe-inspiring aviation over a period of one hundred years, from the earliest aeroplane prototypes to today's supersonic jets, this all-encompassing book about aeroplanes takes you on an action-packed flight to explore some of the greatest commercial and military aircraft ever made.
So fasten your seatbelt and prepare for takeoff as DK takes you on a journey to explore:
-Spectacular photographs and evocative archive images from the Smithsonian collection capture the most memorable events in the history of flight
-300 profiles showcase iconic aircrafts, providing key facts
-Offers a clear and compelling account of aviation history in short, self-contained episodes
Explore stunning photographic galleries of planes, helicopters, and airships, each accompanied by its vital statistics. From the Wright brothers' first powered flight to Concorde's fina
Author:
R.G. GRANT
Cover:
Hardcover
Language:
ENG
Number of pages:
456
Publisher:
Dk
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