The Compact Timeline Of Aviation History

Author : A. A. Evans
Publisher : Chartwell Books
ISBN 13 : 9780785828181
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.84/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Compact Timeline of Aviation History written by A. A. Evans and published by Chartwell Books. This book was released on 2011-05-15 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book encompasses the entire history of flight, from the days of legends, balloons and gliders to the latest high-tech aircraft. At the core of the book is a chronological timeline of aviation events – aircraft first flights, aviation records, weapons development, wars and more. Accompanying the chronology are illustrations of more than 250 aircraft, with data and history of over 90 of the most significant types. Also included are: the history of aviation from earliest times to the present, aviators, innovators and pioneers – more than 70 of the most important people in the history of flight, aircraft weaponry – guns, missiles, bombs. Completing the book is a list of useful and authoritative aviation books.

Author : Anthony A. Evans
Publisher : Worth Publishers
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 248 pages
Book Rating : 4.90/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Compact Timeline of Aviation History written by Anthony A. Evans and published by Worth Publishers. This book was released on 2008 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'The Compact Timeline of Aviation History' encompasses the entire history of flight, from the days of legends, balloons and gliders to the latest high-tech aircraft.

Author : Ryan Ann Hunter
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781413182408
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.02/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Into the Air written by Ryan Ann Hunter and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides an illustrated chronology of flight, from prehistoric insects to future spacecraft.

Author : Jim Winchester
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781840139563
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.60/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Chronology of Aviation written by Jim Winchester and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Jim Winchester
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781435147935
Total Pages : 160 pages
Book Rating : 4.36/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Chronology of Aviation written by Jim Winchester and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the development and history of civil and military flight.

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Publisher : Worth PressLtd
ISBN 13 : 1903025028
Total Pages : 144 pages
Book Rating : 4.24/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Timechart of Aviation History written by and published by Worth PressLtd. This book was released on 2001-01 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The airplane has come to dominate global transport, militaries and commerce in ways that could not have been imagined just a century ago. This authoritative and profusely illustrated guide to the development of flying machines -- from balloons, gliders and biplanes to the latest supersonic jets and stealth aircraft -- is meticulously researched from the world's principal aeronautic museums and libraries and includes: a thematic overview with statistical tables and diagrams; a spectacular 16-page timeline with gatefold pages, fully illustrated and depicting the history of flight; a comprehensive factfinder providing information on the most significant aircraft ever flown; double-page spreads concentrating on specific aspects of aviation and revolutionary aircraft; and an invaluable bibliography and directory to museums and collections.

Author : DK
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 0744056861
Total Pages : 322 pages
Book Rating : 4.60/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Aircraft written by DK and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2022-04-26 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Take an action-packed flight through the history of aircraft and discover the intrepid pioneers who made a dream reality Uncover the engineering behind more than 800 aircraft models, from military jets to commercial planes. This visual history book captures the fascinating story of airplanes and aviation, and how their groundbreaking discovery has influenced the 21st Century. Inside the pages of this aircraft book, you’ll discover: • The history of military and commercial aircraft from all over the world, decade by decade, to the present day in stunning visual detail • Comprehensive catalogs highlight the most important aircraft of each period along with their specifications and unique features • Showcases on particularly celebrated aircraft – such as the Supermarine Spitfire and Concorde – in beautifully photographed “virtual tour” features • The stories of the engineers and manufacturers that created marques like Boeing and Airbus Take to the skies Modern flight has opened the world up to new opportunities and paved the way for the development of advanced research and technology. But, what made it so groundbreaking? This book uncovers the stories behind the first airplane models, the development of flight, and brings you to present-day marvels such as the Gypsy Moth and Supermarine Spitfire. The Aircraft Book is filled with stats, facts, and photographs that create a visual tour and allows you to see inside key commercial and military aircraft models from the exterior to the cockpit. Aviation enthusiasts will also be captivated by the manufacturer of aircraft engines and how famous models like Boeing and Lockheed became household names. Love history? Discover even more with DK! DK's The Definitive Visual History series is an iconic celebration of design and history. Packed with fascinating facts and statistics, these high-quality visual guides cover everything from history and notable designs to the people and technology that made it possible. Books in this series include The Car Book, The Train Book, The Tank Book, and so much more.

Author : Jim Winchester
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781592237203
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.07/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Timeline of Aviation written by Jim Winchester and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An illustrated chronology of the history of aviation details key technological developments and events and includes a timeline at the bottom of each page which links the events of the time with the accompanying fold-out timeline.

Author : Bill Gunston
Publisher : DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
ISBN 13 : 9780789479860
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.69/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Aviation Year by Year written by Bill Gunston and published by DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley). This book was released on 2001 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When first printed in 1992, this book was a milestone in aviation publishing. Now, fully revised and updated to bring it into the new millennium, it is the most comprehensive record of aviation history available. Presented in a lively journalistic style, Aviation Year by Year contains a wealth of fascinating information. Thousands of contemporary photographs and illustrations, and facts and figures bring the history of aviation to life. New features for this updated edition include a timeline of the development of flight, a fully illustrated and revised introduction, and new pages covering the history of aviation up to the year 2000. Aviation Year by Year also includes a photo-gallery of each year's most significant aircraft and developments in technology, important flight records, and an encyclopedic cross-reference system to link articles throughout the months and years. More than a unique reference guide to the world of aviation and flight technology, Aviation Year by Year also chronicles the social and political events that have surrounded the amazing development of flight.

Author : Jim Winchester
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781782740674
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.78/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Chronology of Aviation written by Jim Winchester and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This innovative volume explores the fascinating history of aviation, from early developments, through the technological advances of two world wars, to modern-day marvels such as the A-380 and stealth fighter jets. While giving an overview of all aviation history, 'The Chronology of Aviation' also allows major period of advance such as World War II to be covered in detail.