The Illustrated Encyclopedia Of World Aircraft
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
From the fragile biplanes of the pioneering age to the supersonic jets of the modern era, The Illustrated Encyclopedia of World Aircraft presents a sweeping and authoritative chronicle of humanity's conquest of the skies. Edited by David Mondey F.R.Hist.S., this comprehensive reference volume catalogs both military and civil aircraft across the full sweep of aviation history, presenting detailed profiles of hundreds of machines that shaped the world above us. Each entry instructs the reader with precise technical specifications, historical context, and vivid illustrations that bring these remarkable flying machines to life on the page. A landmark work in aviation literature, this encyclopedia stands as an indispensable resource for enthusiasts, historians, and researchers alike. Mondey's editorial hand ensures a rigorous yet accessible tone throughout, balancing scholarly depth with the kind of passionate detail that only a true aviation expert can provide. Whether your interest lies in the dogfighters of two World Wars, the record-breaking pioneer aircraft of the early twentieth century, or the commercial airliners that shrank the globe, this volume delivers — leaving the reader to wonder just how far humanity's ambition to fly will ultimately reach.
Author: David Mondey
Format: Hardback
Genre: Transport & automotive
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
From the fragile biplanes of the pioneering age to the supersonic jets of the modern era, The Illustrated Encyclopedia of World Aircraft presents a sweeping and authoritative chronicle of humanity's conquest of the skies. Edited by David Mondey F.R.Hist.S., this comprehensive reference volume catalogs both military and civil aircraft across the full sweep of aviation history, presenting detailed profiles of hundreds of machines that shaped the world above us. Each entry instructs the reader with precise technical specifications, historical context, and vivid illustrations that bring these remarkable flying machines to life on the page. A landmark work in aviation literature, this encyclopedia stands as an indispensable resource for enthusiasts, historians, and researchers alike. Mondey's editorial hand ensures a rigorous yet accessible tone throughout, balancing scholarly depth with the kind of passionate detail that only a true aviation expert can provide. Whether your interest lies in the dogfighters of two World Wars, the record-breaking pioneer aircraft of the early twentieth century, or the commercial airliners that shrank the globe, this volume delivers — leaving the reader to wonder just how far humanity's ambition to fly will ultimately reach.