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Flight: The Complete History of Aviation

By Grant, R. G.

Flight: The Complete History of Aviation

By Grant, R. G.

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"Discover the fascinating stories behind humankind's conquest of the skies, from dreamers and inventors to modern-day astronauts. Take a sky-high journey through the Wright brothers' first powered flight, to Concorde's final voyage, to the tragic crash of the Columbia, and more, in this stunning book packed with information on the history of aviation. Charting the trailblazers, jet test pilots, and constant progress at the cutting-edge of technology, every aspect of flight is explored. Recalling memorable events of the sky - record-breaking flights, aerial warfare, and hijackings - Flight is the story of how our dream to fly became a reality. This visual guide features remarkable photography on every page and galleries throughout to showcase important aircraft - with multiple viewpoints and their key statistics. Anyone interested in airplanes and vehicles of the sky, and their inventors, engineers, and pilots should have this book on their shelf.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Edition:
2
Number of Pages:
452
Release Date:
2017-05-02
Publication Date:
2017-05-02
Publisher:
DK PUB
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
02412980321465463275
ISBN13:
9781465463272
Weight:
1468 g
Height:
215 cm
Width:
254 cm
Thickness:
30 cm
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