Flight

R.G. Grant (Autor)

Buch | Hardcover

452 Seiten

2002
DK (Verlag)
978-0-7513-3732-7 (ISBN)

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This title presents comprehensive coverage of the most dramatic moments in the history of aviation, from early attempts at flying to the exciting breakthroughs in contemporary technology. The book features archive images.

Comprehensive coverage of the most dramatic moments, from early pioneers attempts at flying to the exciting breakthroughs in contemporary technology. Features spectacular colour images, riveting narratives and stunning archive images.

Published in association with Duxford Imperial War Museum and Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum

Age of the pioneers: the prehistory of flight; fight to be first; flying takes off. Aircraft go to war: working for the generals; knights of the air; zeppelins and bombers. The golden age: blazing the trail; passengers now boarding; flying boats and airships; the shadow of war. Battle for the skies: command of the air; battle for Britain; air war at sea; death from the air. Cold war, hot war: beyond the sound barrier; cold war warriors; air power in action; hi-tech warfare. Space travel: journey to the moon; shuttle to space. Shrinking world: jet passenger travel; fear of flying; small is beautiful.

Verlagsort	London
Sprache	englisch
Maße	262 x 302 mm
Gewicht	2600 g
Themenwelt	Natur / Technik ► Fahrzeuge / Flugzeuge / Schiffe ► Luftfahrt / Raumfahrt
Themenwelt	Geisteswissenschaften ► Geschichte
ISBN-10	0-7513-3732-3 / 0751337323
ISBN-13	978-0-7513-3732-7 / 9780751337327
Zustand	Neuware