Flight
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
From the earliest dreams of human flight to the roaring jet age of commercial aviation, Flight by Peter Shephard chronicles the remarkable story of mankind's conquest of the skies in a richly illustrated and authoritative volume. Set against the sweeping backdrop of aviation history, the book presents the key milestones, pioneering figures, and landmark aircraft that transformed flight from a fragile experiment into a global industry, with iconic machines such as the East African Airways VC-10 serving as vivid symbols of the jet era's ambition and reach. Shephard writes with the clarity and enthusiasm of a seasoned aviation authority, balancing technical detail with accessible narrative to appeal to both the enthusiast and the general reader. Flight argues that the story of aviation is inseparable from the story of the modern world itself — a testament to human ingenuity that reshaped borders, economies, and the very nature of exploration. Whether you are a lifelong aviation devotee or a curious newcomer, this volume will leave you gazing skyward and wondering what horizons remain unconquered.
Author: Peter Shephard
Format: Hardback
Genre: Transport & automotive
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
From the earliest dreams of human flight to the roaring jet age of commercial aviation, Flight by Peter Shephard chronicles the remarkable story of mankind's conquest of the skies in a richly illustrated and authoritative volume. Set against the sweeping backdrop of aviation history, the book presents the key milestones, pioneering figures, and landmark aircraft that transformed flight from a fragile experiment into a global industry, with iconic machines such as the East African Airways VC-10 serving as vivid symbols of the jet era's ambition and reach. Shephard writes with the clarity and enthusiasm of a seasoned aviation authority, balancing technical detail with accessible narrative to appeal to both the enthusiast and the general reader. Flight argues that the story of aviation is inseparable from the story of the modern world itself — a testament to human ingenuity that reshaped borders, economies, and the very nature of exploration. Whether you are a lifelong aviation devotee or a curious newcomer, this volume will leave you gazing skyward and wondering what horizons remain unconquered.