{"product_id":"2026200018916-secondhand-aircraft-aircraft","title":"Aircraft Aircraft","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good\u003cbr\u003eJacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the earliest biplanes to the sleek jet aircraft that criss-cross our modern skies, Aircraft Aircraft presents a sweeping and authoritative survey of powered flight and the machines that have defined the age of aviation. John W. R. Taylor, one of the most respected aviation historians and editors of his generation, chronicles the development of aircraft with meticulous detail, guiding the reader through the technical evolution, performance specifications, and the storied histories of the world's most significant flying machines. Published by Hamlyn and distributed internationally across London, New York, Sydney, and Toronto, this volume stands as a testament to the global fascination with flight, offering richly illustrated content that brings each aircraft vividly to life.\n\nTaylor's encyclopaedic command of his subject is on full display as he illustrates how engineering ambition and military necessity have repeatedly reshaped the boundaries of what is possible in the air. His prose is precise yet accessible, making complex aeronautical concepts engaging for enthusiasts and lay readers alike. As both a visual record and a technical compendium, this title argues compellingly that the story of the aircraft is, at its heart, the story of human ingenuity — leaving the reader to wonder just how far that ingenuity will ultimately carry us.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50572545818843,"sku":"2026200018916-SECONDHAND","price":20.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/12c5cd2e-00ec-43b1-99cb-d17edceb396a.png?v=1791166783","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026200018916-secondhand-aircraft-aircraft","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}