Book Description
Photographs and information about all aircraft.
Author : International Masters Publishers, Incorporated
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 44,68 MB
Release : 1996-12-01
Category : Aeronautics
ISBN : 9781886614161
Photographs and information about all aircraft.
Author : Chris Chant
Publisher : Mini Encyclopedia
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 48,57 MB
Release : 2022-02
Category : History
ISBN : 9781838861902
Author : Jack Herris
Publisher : Casemate Publishers
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 24,27 MB
Release : 2010-04-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9781906626662
Illustrated with detailed artworks of combat aircraft and their markings, 'The Essential Aircraft Identification Guide: Aircraft of WWI' is a comprehensive study of the aircraft that fought in the Great War of 1914–18. Arranged chronologically by theater of war and campaign, this book offers a complete organizational breakdown of the units on all the fronts, including the Eastern and Italian Fronts. Each campaign includes a compact history of the role and impact of aircraft on the course of the conflict, as well as orders of battle, lists of commanders and campaign aces such as Manfred von Richtofen, Eddie Rickenbacker, Albert Ball and many more.
Author : Enzo Angelucci
Publisher :
Page : 412 pages
File Size : 15,18 MB
Release : 2001
Category : Airplanes, Military
ISBN : 9788880956884
This is a large format A-Z encyclopedia of every Allied and Axis fighting plane from 1933-1945 - from the famous to the lesser known - in all theatres of war from Europe to Asia and the Pacific.
Author : Joshua Stoff
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 46,92 MB
Release : 1993-12-13
Category : History
ISBN : 048627618X
Over 250 rare photographs depict one of the greatest industrial feats of all time: America's massive production of World War II fighters and bombers. An introduction and captions outline the history.
Author : Christopher Chant
Publisher : Lorenz Books
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 31,58 MB
Release : 2011
Category : Aeronautics
ISBN : 9780754824008
This is an illustrated encyclopedia with more than 900 photographs and illustrations. This is an illustrated guide to some of the planet's most powerful aircraft, with over 900 stunning colour and black and white photographs and illustrations. It takes you through the history and evolution of civil, military and specialized aircraft, from the first fighters of the early 20th century to the bombers of World War II to commercial turbo-jet powered airliners. It includes many of the most famous aircraft ever built, including the American Lockhead Martin F-16 Fighting Falcon and the UK Avro Vulcan. Specification boxes tells you the role, weight, dimension and crew for each machine, while specially commissioned illustrations and diagrams bring each craft to life. This fully illustrated reference book charts the history of aviation, from the pioneering achievements in aeroplane development of the early 20th century, to the powerful and lethal jet fighters used in the world wars, and the jumbo commercial crafts familiar to travellers today. The first half of the book contains chapters covering Early Fighters, the Role of the Fighter and Bomber, Military Aircraft, Civil Aircraft and Specilized Aircraft. The entry for each plane is accompanied by detailed specifications, stunning drawings and historical photographs. The informed and accessible text, accompanied by colour pictures that bring each craft to life, make this an essential read for any aircraft enthusiast.
Author : Thomas Newdick
Publisher : Amber Books Ltd
Page : 330 pages
File Size : 23,83 MB
Release : 2015-07-15
Category : History
ISBN : 1782742778
Military Aircraft features 52 of the most important military aircraft, from biplane fighters to tactical bombers, transports, multirole fighters and stealth bombers. Packed with over 200 illustrations, each entry includes a description of the model’s development and history, a profile view, key features and specifications.
Author : Paul Eden
Publisher : Chartwell Books
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 47,49 MB
Release : 2016-01-25
Category : History
ISBN : 0785833676
Full specifications for each aircraft including dimensions, powerplant, weight, performance, and armament.
Author : Robert Jackson
Publisher :
Page : 544 pages
File Size : 20,43 MB
Release : 2004
Category : Airplanes
ISBN : 9781856058872
Author : Ron Dick
Publisher : Firefly Books
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 19,39 MB
Release : 2020-09
Category : Airplanes
ISBN : 9780228102618
The flying machines that pushed the boundaries of aerospace development. "Dick and Patterson have made unusually fine choices.... Reasonable affection for aircraft is shown throughout this attractive, literate volume. Recommended. General readers." --Choice "The team's selections are defensible, and the illustrations, sidebars, pilot and aircraft profiles, and human-interest stories are all fresh, appealing, and insightful. Recommended for all aeronautical collections." --Library Journal "A close-up survey of 50 of arguably the most remarkable and influential aircraft in aviation history.... Beautifully presented... this book will grace the coffee table of any aviation aficionado." --Airforce Magazine In December of 2019, Vancouver-based airline Harbour Air took to the sky in a 1956 Havilland Beaver retrofitted to fly on battery power. Eschewing gasoline and easily able to fly commuter distances, this old new plane took the first steps of 21st-century flight. 50 Aircraft That Changed the World is about exactly this type of flight revolution. Written by the authors of the widely acclaimed Aviation Century series, it profiles 50 of history's most influential aircraft and their pilots and designers. Now an aviation classic, the book has been reformatted to a smaller size but otherwise remains the same. It begins with the 1905 Wright Flyer III, and moves on to the birth of aerial warfare in World War I, the trailblazers of the interwar years, classic World War II aircraft, the jets of the Korean and Vietnam wars, modern commercial carriers, private jets, experimental designs and new combat fighters featuring stealth technology. Featured aircraft in 50 Aircraft That Changed the World include: Fokker E.111 Charles Lindbergh's Ryan NYP Amelia Earhart's Lockheed Vega Messerschmitt Bf 109 Supermarine Spitfire Boeing B-17 Avro Lancaster De Havilland Mosquito Howard Hughes's Lockheed Constellation Concorde Learjet Boeing B-52 Rutan Voyager. Hundreds of color and archival photographs enhance the informative and entertaining text making this an ideal choice for aviation buffs.