Australian Aviation Year Book 1970
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: No dust jacket
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
In 1970, Australian aviation stood at a remarkable crossroads — fifty years removed from the legendary first flight from England to Australia, and poised on the edge of the jet age's full flowering. The Australian Aviation Year Book 1970 is a comprehensive annual reference that chronicles the milestones, personalities, and technical advancements shaping aviation in Australia and the wider Pacific region. Commemorating the golden anniversary of the historic England-to-Australia flight, this edition pays special tribute to the pioneering aviators whose courage and vision forged the aerial routes that would bind a continent to the world. Packed with statistics, industry reports, and authoritative commentary, it presents an essential snapshot of an era defined by ambition and innovation. A vital document for aviation historians and enthusiasts alike, this yearbook captures the spirit of a nation deeply proud of its aeronautical heritage. The coverage spans civil aviation policy, airline developments, and the evolving role of Australian airports, all written with the authority and precision expected of a serious industry publication. More than a mere almanac, it stands as a time capsule of a pivotal moment — when the romance of early flight gave way to the modern aviation industry — leaving the reader to wonder just how far those first brave wings truly carried the world.
Author: Various
Format: Paperback
Genre: Transport & automotive
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
In 1970, Australian aviation stood at a remarkable crossroads — fifty years removed from the legendary first flight from England to Australia, and poised on the edge of the jet age's full flowering. The Australian Aviation Year Book 1970 is a comprehensive annual reference that chronicles the milestones, personalities, and technical advancements shaping aviation in Australia and the wider Pacific region. Commemorating the golden anniversary of the historic England-to-Australia flight, this edition pays special tribute to the pioneering aviators whose courage and vision forged the aerial routes that would bind a continent to the world. Packed with statistics, industry reports, and authoritative commentary, it presents an essential snapshot of an era defined by ambition and innovation. A vital document for aviation historians and enthusiasts alike, this yearbook captures the spirit of a nation deeply proud of its aeronautical heritage. The coverage spans civil aviation policy, airline developments, and the evolving role of Australian airports, all written with the authority and precision expected of a serious industry publication. More than a mere almanac, it stands as a time capsule of a pivotal moment — when the romance of early flight gave way to the modern aviation industry — leaving the reader to wonder just how far those first brave wings truly carried the world.