Aviation: The Complete Book Of Aircraft & Flight
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
From the pioneering flights of the Wright Brothers to the thundering jet age of supersonic travel, Aviation: The Complete Book of Aircraft & Flight is the definitive single-volume encyclopedia for anyone captivated by the miracle of human flight. Under the expert editorial guidance of David Mondey, a respected authority on aviation history, this comprehensive reference work chronicles the full sweep of aeronautical achievement, presenting detailed profiles of hundreds of aircraft — from fragile biplanes and legendary warbirds to commercial airliners and cutting-edge military jets — alongside thorough explanations of the science and engineering principles that make flight possible. Mondey assembles a wealth of technical data, historical narrative, and full-colour illustration into a cohesive and authoritative whole, making Aviation an indispensable resource for both the casual enthusiast and the serious student of aerospace history. The work argues, through sheer breadth and detail, that the story of aviation is inseparable from the story of the modern world itself — a relentless human ambition to conquer the skies. Whether you seek to understand the aerodynamics of a Spitfire or the engineering marvel of a Boeing 747, this volume will leave you with an unquenchable thirst to look upward.
Author: David Mondey
Format: Hardback
Genre: Transport & automotive
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
From the pioneering flights of the Wright Brothers to the thundering jet age of supersonic travel, Aviation: The Complete Book of Aircraft & Flight is the definitive single-volume encyclopedia for anyone captivated by the miracle of human flight. Under the expert editorial guidance of David Mondey, a respected authority on aviation history, this comprehensive reference work chronicles the full sweep of aeronautical achievement, presenting detailed profiles of hundreds of aircraft — from fragile biplanes and legendary warbirds to commercial airliners and cutting-edge military jets — alongside thorough explanations of the science and engineering principles that make flight possible. Mondey assembles a wealth of technical data, historical narrative, and full-colour illustration into a cohesive and authoritative whole, making Aviation an indispensable resource for both the casual enthusiast and the serious student of aerospace history. The work argues, through sheer breadth and detail, that the story of aviation is inseparable from the story of the modern world itself — a relentless human ambition to conquer the skies. Whether you seek to understand the aerodynamics of a Spitfire or the engineering marvel of a Boeing 747, this volume will leave you with an unquenchable thirst to look upward.