| Description |
456 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 29 cm |
| Note |
"Smithsonian"--Cover. |
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Includes index. |
| Summary |
"From the Wright brothers' first powered flight to Concorde's final voyage, Flight takes you sky-high, swooping you through world aviation history. Featuring spectacular photography of iconic aircraft, this book also recounts the feats of pioneers, trailblazers, and jet test pilots, and traces the technological developments so important to aviation's progress. Memorable moments of aerial warfare and record-breaking flights are recalled alongside more than 250 profiles of innovative aircraft in this book packed with flight facts for the aviation enthusiast. The human experience of flying is documented, too, and historical quotes give a glimpse into the thoughts and ambitions of key figures in flight history. So board now and follow a journey full of achievement, adventure, and tragedy in Flight and see how our dream to fly became a reality"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Subject |
Aeronautics -- History.
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| Added Author |
Whiteman, Philip, author.
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| ISBN |
9780744048452 hc. |
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