Ultimate Aircraft
Books / Hardcover
Books › Transportation › Aviation › History
ISBN: 0789459612 / Publisher: DK ADULT, September 2000
Provides a close-up look at 650 different aircraft and profiles the inventors, engineers, and pilots who transformed military and civilian flight.
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A visual reference on the evolution of aircraft and pioneering aviators, designers, and engineers. Significant aircraft are depicted in detail in specially commissioned large-format color photos, plus b&w historical photos. A chronological arrangement allows readers to trace the development of civil and military aircraft through the ages. A biographical section profiles key figures in the field. Jarrett has worked at Aeroplane Monthly and Flight International magazines, and has written articles and book on aeronautical subjects. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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