Challenging Horizons: Qantas 1939-1954 (SIGNED)
Challenging Horizons: Qantas 1939-1954 (SIGNED)

Challenging Horizons: Qantas 1939-1954 (SIGNED)

$30.00 AUD

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Condition: SECONDHAND

This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.

Author: John Gunn
Binding: Hardback
Published: University of Queensland Press. St. Lucia, 1987

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Signed with inscription

Challenging Horizons: Qantas 1939-1954 chronicles the remarkable journey of Australia's iconic airline through one of its most tumultuous and transformative eras. This compelling historical account details Qantas's operations during the challenging years of World War II, including its vital role in wartime transport and communication. It further illustrates the company's ambitious post-war expansion, presenting the strategic decisions and technological advancements that shaped its international presence. The narrative uncovers the resilience and pioneering spirit that defined Qantas as it navigated global conflicts and the burgeoning age of commercial aviation, offering a comprehensive look at a pivotal period in its storied history.

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Description

Author: John Gunn
Binding: Hardback
Published: University of Queensland Press. St. Lucia, 1987

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Signed with inscription

Challenging Horizons: Qantas 1939-1954 chronicles the remarkable journey of Australia's iconic airline through one of its most tumultuous and transformative eras. This compelling historical account details Qantas's operations during the challenging years of World War II, including its vital role in wartime transport and communication. It further illustrates the company's ambitious post-war expansion, presenting the strategic decisions and technological advancements that shaped its international presence. The narrative uncovers the resilience and pioneering spirit that defined Qantas as it navigated global conflicts and the burgeoning age of commercial aviation, offering a comprehensive look at a pivotal period in its storied history.