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Synopsis
Explore the daring world of early flight through portraits, photographs, and practical history. This illustrated nonfiction volume blends biographical profiles of pioneers with clear explanations of how aviation began, how planes fly, and the risks pilots faced as they pushed the art forward.
This edition gathers English and Allied aviation history, with abundant photographs and captions that bring the era to life. It reflects a time when censors and pride shaped the story of flight, balancing technical detail with vivid narratives of adventure and sacrifice.
- Photographic portraits and illustrations of prominent aviators and early machines
- Accessible chapters on the history of flight, aerodynamics, and aircraft design
- Practical insights into learning to fly, cross‑country flying, seaplanes, and airships
- Context about the era, pilots, and the evolving technology of aviation
Ideal for readers of aviation history, early 20th‑century technology, and those curious about the people behind the first years of flight.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is an insightful historical chronicle of the early days of flight when the first aviators defied gravity in their pioneering aircraft. Beginning with Leonardo da Vinci's initial sketches, the author details the motivations, triumphs and tragedies of these brave inventors. It showcases the evolution of a nascent art form into a science that forever changed the fate of warfare and human mobility. Despite many setbacks and public skepticism, the relentless pursuit of flight by this intrepid community of aviators resulted in extraordinary breakthroughs that paved the way for modern aviation. This book is a tribute to these unsung heroes of the skies and grants a rare glimpse into their world. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781332290055_0
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Flying Men Their Machines A Literary and Photographic Record of Facts Concerning Flying With Special Reference to Those Pilots Who Have So Bravely Still Practice the Newest of Arts Aviation
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781332290055
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Flying Men Their Machines A Literary and Photographic Record of Facts Concerning Flying With Special Reference to Those Pilots Who Have So Bravely Still Practice the Newest of Arts Aviation
Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781332290055
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