The Illustrated Encyclopedia Of Aircraft 201-216
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image. Condition as shown in image. May have name and/or stickers on the front cover.
For anyone captivated by the history of powered flight and the machines that shaped modern warfare and civil aviation, The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Aircraft stands as the most comprehensive visual reference ever assembled on the subject. This landmark weekly part-work publication chronicles the full sweep of aviation history — from pioneering biplanes to supersonic jets — with each issue dedicated to specific aircraft types, military campaigns, and technical profiles, including subjects such as World War 2 American Fighter Testing, the Soviet Mil Mi-8 'Hip' helicopter, Royal Air Force Squadrons, and detailed indexes. Produced by Orbis Publishing, this celebrated encyclopedia series became a defining reference work for aviation enthusiasts and historians alike, combining authoritative technical data with vivid photography and detailed cutaway illustrations. The breadth of its coverage — spanning combat aircraft, civil airliners, rotary-wing machines, and the squadrons that flew them — makes it an indispensable resource for anyone serious about the history of flight. With hundreds of issues covering virtually every significant aircraft ever built, the collection as a whole presents a uniquely detailed portrait of humanity's conquest of the skies — leaving the reader to wonder just how many extraordinary machines and stories still await discovery within its pages.
Author: -
Format: Paperback
Genre: Military history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image. Condition as shown in image. May have name and/or stickers on the front cover.
For anyone captivated by the history of powered flight and the machines that shaped modern warfare and civil aviation, The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Aircraft stands as the most comprehensive visual reference ever assembled on the subject. This landmark weekly part-work publication chronicles the full sweep of aviation history — from pioneering biplanes to supersonic jets — with each issue dedicated to specific aircraft types, military campaigns, and technical profiles, including subjects such as World War 2 American Fighter Testing, the Soviet Mil Mi-8 'Hip' helicopter, Royal Air Force Squadrons, and detailed indexes. Produced by Orbis Publishing, this celebrated encyclopedia series became a defining reference work for aviation enthusiasts and historians alike, combining authoritative technical data with vivid photography and detailed cutaway illustrations. The breadth of its coverage — spanning combat aircraft, civil airliners, rotary-wing machines, and the squadrons that flew them — makes it an indispensable resource for anyone serious about the history of flight. With hundreds of issues covering virtually every significant aircraft ever built, the collection as a whole presents a uniquely detailed portrait of humanity's conquest of the skies — leaving the reader to wonder just how many extraordinary machines and stories still await discovery within its pages.