A Unique Flight: The Historic Aircraft Collection Of The Australian War Memorial
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
Markings: Ex-library with usual markings
Few institutions in the world can claim a collection as historically charged and aeronautically significant as the Australian War Memorial's fleet of preserved aircraft — and A Unique Flight brings that collection to vivid life. Michael Nelmes chronicles the stories behind these remarkable machines, tracing their journeys from active combat and service to their hallowed place in one of Australia's most beloved national institutions, presenting a rich tapestry of aviation and military history that spans the major conflicts of the 20th century. Beyond the nuts and bolts of aeronautical detail, this volume stands as a testament to the courage of the men and women who flew and maintained these aircraft in the service of Australia. Nelmes writes with an authority born of deep research, weaving together technical precision and human narrative to illustrate just how profoundly these aircraft shaped the nation's military identity. For aviation enthusiasts, military historians, and patriots alike, A Unique Flight raises a compelling question: what other secrets do these silent, grounded giants still hold?
Author: Michael Nelmes
Format: Hardback
Published: 2008, NH (Nautical & Historical Press or similar NH imprint)
Genre: Australian history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Ex-library with usual markings
Few institutions in the world can claim a collection as historically charged and aeronautically significant as the Australian War Memorial's fleet of preserved aircraft — and A Unique Flight brings that collection to vivid life. Michael Nelmes chronicles the stories behind these remarkable machines, tracing their journeys from active combat and service to their hallowed place in one of Australia's most beloved national institutions, presenting a rich tapestry of aviation and military history that spans the major conflicts of the 20th century. Beyond the nuts and bolts of aeronautical detail, this volume stands as a testament to the courage of the men and women who flew and maintained these aircraft in the service of Australia. Nelmes writes with an authority born of deep research, weaving together technical precision and human narrative to illustrate just how profoundly these aircraft shaped the nation's military identity. For aviation enthusiasts, military historians, and patriots alike, A Unique Flight raises a compelling question: what other secrets do these silent, grounded giants still hold?