Airliners
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
From the pioneering days of propeller-driven flying boats to the sleek jet-powered giants of the modern era, Airliners by Robert Wall is a sweeping visual and historical chronicle of commercial aviation's most iconic aircraft. Wall guides the reader through the remarkable evolution of passenger air travel, presenting the engineering marvels, corporate ambitions, and daring innovations that transformed the airliner from a novelty into the backbone of global transport. Each aircraft is examined in rich detail — its design, performance, and the airline dynasties that put it to work — making this an authoritative and absorbing survey of the machines that shrank the world. Wall writes with the precision of an engineer and the passion of an aviation devotee, illustrating not just the mechanics of flight but the broader cultural and economic forces that shaped the industry throughout the 20th century. Richly illustrated with cutaway diagrams, period photography, and technical profiles, the book stands as a definitive reference for aviation enthusiasts and historians alike. Whether you are drawn to the romance of early intercontinental pioneers or the raw power of the jet age, Airliners leaves you with a profound appreciation for just how far — and how fast — humanity learned to fly.
Author: Robert Wall
Format: Hardback
Genre: Transport & automotive
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
From the pioneering days of propeller-driven flying boats to the sleek jet-powered giants of the modern era, Airliners by Robert Wall is a sweeping visual and historical chronicle of commercial aviation's most iconic aircraft. Wall guides the reader through the remarkable evolution of passenger air travel, presenting the engineering marvels, corporate ambitions, and daring innovations that transformed the airliner from a novelty into the backbone of global transport. Each aircraft is examined in rich detail — its design, performance, and the airline dynasties that put it to work — making this an authoritative and absorbing survey of the machines that shrank the world. Wall writes with the precision of an engineer and the passion of an aviation devotee, illustrating not just the mechanics of flight but the broader cultural and economic forces that shaped the industry throughout the 20th century. Richly illustrated with cutaway diagrams, period photography, and technical profiles, the book stands as a definitive reference for aviation enthusiasts and historians alike. Whether you are drawn to the romance of early intercontinental pioneers or the raw power of the jet age, Airliners leaves you with a profound appreciation for just how far — and how fast — humanity learned to fly.