Australians In The Air
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.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
From the daring pioneers who first coaxed fragile biplanes into the vast Australian skies to the decorated wartime aviators who shaped the course of history, Australians in the Air chronicles the extraordinary legacy of Australian aviation with passion and precision. Greg Copley presents a sweeping narrative that captures the ambition, ingenuity, and courage of those who refused to be earthbound — tracing the full arc of Australia's aerial story, from barnstorming feats over the outback to the thunderous campaigns of two world wars. Copley's authoritative prose illuminates the broader cultural and national significance of aviation to the Australian identity, arguing that the skies were as much a frontier for this island continent as the bush itself. Rich with historical detail and vivid biographical portraits, the work stands as a definitive tribute to the men and machines that forever changed how Australia connected with itself and the world. Whether you are a seasoned aviation enthusiast or a newcomer to the subject, this is a volume that will leave you gazing upward and wondering what it truly meant to fly.
Author: Greg Copley
Format: Hardback
Genre: Australian history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
From the daring pioneers who first coaxed fragile biplanes into the vast Australian skies to the decorated wartime aviators who shaped the course of history, Australians in the Air chronicles the extraordinary legacy of Australian aviation with passion and precision. Greg Copley presents a sweeping narrative that captures the ambition, ingenuity, and courage of those who refused to be earthbound — tracing the full arc of Australia's aerial story, from barnstorming feats over the outback to the thunderous campaigns of two world wars. Copley's authoritative prose illuminates the broader cultural and national significance of aviation to the Australian identity, arguing that the skies were as much a frontier for this island continent as the bush itself. Rich with historical detail and vivid biographical portraits, the work stands as a definitive tribute to the men and machines that forever changed how Australia connected with itself and the world. Whether you are a seasoned aviation enthusiast or a newcomer to the subject, this is a volume that will leave you gazing upward and wondering what it truly meant to fly.