So board now and follow a journey full of achievement, adventure, and tragedy in Flight and see how our dream to fly became a reality. The human experience of flying is documented too, and historical quotes give a glimpse into the thoughts and ambitions of key figures in flight history. Memorable moments of aerial warfare and record-breaking flights are recalled alongside more than 250 profiles of innovative aircraft in this book packed with flight facts for the aviation enthusiast. Featuring spectacular photography of iconic aircraft, this book also recounts the feats of pioneers, trailblazers, and jet test pilots, and traces the technological developments so important to aviation's progress. Grant has assembled an expert team of contributors to provide incisive and insightful descriptions of every battle featured. From the Wright brothers' first powered flight to Concorde's final voyage, Flight takes you sky-high, swooping you through world aviation histo. So board now and follow a journey full of achievement, adventure, and tragedy in Flight and see how our dream to fly became a reality.Flight: The Complete History of Aviation (Hardback, 4th edition)ĭiscover the enthralling story of how we took to the skies, in this journey through over 100 years of airborne innovation and adventure.
He then worked as a language teacher in Paris and Lisbon before returning home to become a writer. Memorable moments of aerial warfare and record-breaking flights are recalled alongside more than 250 profiles of innovative aircraft in this book packed with flight facts for the aviation enthusiast. Grant trained as a historian at Oxford University.
Featuring spectacular photography of iconic aircraft, this book also recounts the feats of pioneers, trailblazers, and jet test pilots, and traces the technological developments so important to aviation's progress. An expanded and updated edition of the history of aviationĭiscover the enthralling story of how we took to the skies, in this journey through over 100 years of airborne innovation and adventure.įrom the Wright brothers' first powered flight to Concorde's final voyage, Flight takes you sky-high, swooping you through world aviation history.
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