The Cathay Pacific Pictorial History Of Aircraft
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: No dust jacket - cloth/board in good condition. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings. Binding condition: Good.
Few industries have transformed the modern world as profoundly as commercial aviation, and The Cathay Pacific Pictorial History of Aircraft chronicles this breathtaking evolution through stunning imagery and authoritative narrative. From the fragile pioneering machines of the early twentieth century to the sleek, powerful jet age, this volume presents a sweeping visual record of the aircraft that reshaped global travel, trade, and culture — with Cathay Pacific's own iconic fleet serving as a living testament to that progress. Rich in historical detail and lavishly illustrated, the work instructs readers on the engineering milestones and design philosophies that drove aviation forward decade by decade. Published in association with Cathay Pacific Airways, one of the world's most celebrated carriers, it offers an insider's perspective on the aircraft that defined an era — leaving the reader to wonder just how far the next century of flight will dare to go.
Author: Cathay Pacific
Format: Hardback
Genre: Transport & automotive
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: No dust jacket - cloth/board in good condition. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings. Binding condition: Good.
Few industries have transformed the modern world as profoundly as commercial aviation, and The Cathay Pacific Pictorial History of Aircraft chronicles this breathtaking evolution through stunning imagery and authoritative narrative. From the fragile pioneering machines of the early twentieth century to the sleek, powerful jet age, this volume presents a sweeping visual record of the aircraft that reshaped global travel, trade, and culture — with Cathay Pacific's own iconic fleet serving as a living testament to that progress. Rich in historical detail and lavishly illustrated, the work instructs readers on the engineering milestones and design philosophies that drove aviation forward decade by decade. Published in association with Cathay Pacific Airways, one of the world's most celebrated carriers, it offers an insider's perspective on the aircraft that defined an era — leaving the reader to wonder just how far the next century of flight will dare to go.