A fascinating mixture of facts, figures, and stories, this is a must-have compendium of all things aeronautical
Humorous, baffling, and astounding aviation stories are collected here, from the pioneering days of the Wright Brothers to the present day. It covers everything from great milestones, famous names who have served, and the greatest of aircraft icons. Readers will learn about phantom pilots and aircrafts, the origins of plane spotting, unusual aircraft names, great feats, enduring mysteries; lucky escapes, and great aircrafts in the movies. It also includes a glossary of slang terminology. The trivia is limitless and will appeal to everyone, whether one needs help telling a Spitfire from a Messerschmitt, or knowing a Spitfire I from a Spitfire II
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A fascinating mixture of facts, figures, and stories, this is a must-have compendium of all things aeronautical
Humorous, baffling, and astounding aviation stories are collected here, from the pioneering days of the Wright Brothers to the present day. It covers everything from great milestones, famous names who have served, and the greatest of aircraft icons. Readers will learn about phantom pilots and aircrafts, the origins of plane spotting, unusual aircraft names, great feats, enduring mysteries; lucky escapes, and great aircrafts in the movies. It also includes a glossary of slang terminology. The trivia is limitless and will appeal to everyone, whether one needs help telling a Spitfire from a Messerschmitt, or knowing a Spitfire I from a Spitfire II
Imprint | The History Press Ltd |
Country of origin | United Kingdom |
Release date | May 2013 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 12 - 17 working days |
First published | 2013 |
Authors | Norman Ferguson |
Dimensions | 198 x 125 x 15mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Hardcover |
Pages | 144 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-7524-8837-0 |
Barcode | 9780752488370 |
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LSN | 0-7524-8837-6 |