Finland


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Updated from the 1981 edition to include works from after Finland joined the European Union in 1995. Cites and briefly describes sources on geography, history, population, religion, politics and government, economy and finance, employment, the environment, education, languages, literature, arts, periodicals, and other aspects of the country. Also cites children's books, encyclopedias, and other bibliographies. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR




Air Power History


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The Luftwaffe


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A study of the resurrection of Germany's air force during the period, providing an account of the evolution of German military aviation theory, doctrine, war games, and operations between the two world wars. Draws on archival material to reveal debates with the General Staff about the future role of airpower and the problems of aligning aviation technology with air doctrine. Also examines the early WWII period and the Luftwaffe's effectiveness in Poland and France. Includes bandw photos. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR




Early Aircraft Armament


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Suomen ilmavoimien lentokoneet 1939-72


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Beskriver flytyper i Det finske Flyvevåben fra 1939 til 1972







Finnair, the Art of Flying Since 1923


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Beskriver det finske luftfartsselskab Finnair.




French Aircraft Of The First World War


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This is the full story behind some of the most important Allied aircraft of WWI. More than 950 rare photos and 25 pages of color plates document all 400 French planes that were the mainstay of Allied air power. Three-view drawings in standard scales (1/48 and 1/72) are perfect for modelers and artists. Includes operational details and orders of battle.




The Development of Piston Aero Engines


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Bill Gunston takes a thorough look at the theory, history, development and application of piston aero engines, from those used by the Wright Brothers for their pioneering flights right up to the small engines fitted to micro lights today. Illustrated throughout, this classic aviation title is available in paperback for the first time.




The Vickers Viscount


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Beskriver detaljeret og med mange illustrationer udviklingen og anvendelsen af det britiske turboprop-passagerfly fra 1948, Vickers Viscount.