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: Tanning and foxing
From the canvas-winged biplanes of the First World War to the jet age of the twentieth century, Australians in the Air chronicles the remarkable story of Australian aviators who shaped the skies above some of history's most consequential conflicts and peacetime endeavours. Greg Copley presents a sweeping narrative that traces the evolution of Australian airpower, honouring the courage and ingenuity of the men and women who took to the skies under the Southern Cross — from the pioneering dogfights of the Western Front to the vast Pacific theatre of World War II. Copley's writing is both authoritative and accessible, grounding grand historical arcs in vivid human detail, making this an essential volume for anyone passionate about aviation history or the Australian military tradition. Rich in anecdote and historical precision, the work illustrates how Australia's contribution to aerial warfare and exploration was far greater than its modest population might suggest — leaving the reader to wonder just how many untold stories still wait beyond the clouds.
Author: Greg Copley
Format: Hardback
Published: 1976, Rigby
Genre: Australian history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
From the canvas-winged biplanes of the First World War to the jet age of the twentieth century, Australians in the Air chronicles the remarkable story of Australian aviators who shaped the skies above some of history's most consequential conflicts and peacetime endeavours. Greg Copley presents a sweeping narrative that traces the evolution of Australian airpower, honouring the courage and ingenuity of the men and women who took to the skies under the Southern Cross — from the pioneering dogfights of the Western Front to the vast Pacific theatre of World War II. Copley's writing is both authoritative and accessible, grounding grand historical arcs in vivid human detail, making this an essential volume for anyone passionate about aviation history or the Australian military tradition. Rich in anecdote and historical precision, the work illustrates how Australia's contribution to aerial warfare and exploration was far greater than its modest population might suggest — leaving the reader to wonder just how many untold stories still wait beyond the clouds.