The Press-Gang Afloat and Ashore (Edition2) - Couverture souple

N Fales, E

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 9374122405 ISBN 13 : 9789374122402

Editeur : Alpha Edition, 2025

Synopsis

Dawn breaks over a windswept airfield, the roar of a Curtiss Jenny slicing through the morning haze as fledgling pilots chase the dream of flight. In these pages, the world of early twentieth century aviation comes alive in vivid detail, immersing readers in the rigours and exhilaration of military flight school at the dawn of aerial warfare. This is far more than a dry aviation training manual; it is a living testament to the courage, ingenuity, and discipline that shaped the first generation of United States Army aviators. With precise instruction on flight procedures, aircraft handling, and the subtleties of pilot training reference material, it offers a rare window into the mindset and methods that defined military aviation history during the transformative years of the First World War. Restored for today's and future generations, this edition stands as both a collector's item and a cultural treasure. Long out of print and now republished by Alpha Editions, it preserves the authentic language and diagrams that once guided aviation students through the perils and possibilities of the open sky. Readers will find themselves transported to an era when flight instruction techniques were still being forged, and when the boundaries of human achievement were redrawn with every sortie. The manual's meticulous attention to military flight procedures and its authoritative voice make it essential not only for historians and classic-collection buyers, but also for anyone captivated by the romance and challenge of early military flight. Whether you are fascinated by the technical evolution of the army pilot handbook or drawn to the human stories behind the machines, this book offers a compelling blend of practical knowledge and historical insight. It is an aviation students resource that bridges past and present, inviting readers to experience the thrill and discipline of a world where every flight was a leap into the unknown.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Alpha Edition
• Date d'édition: 2025
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 9374122405
• ISBN 13: 9789374122402
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 120
• Coordonnées du fabricant: EDITIONS GALLIMARD; ufficio.anagrafiche@meli.it; ; Via Verdi, 8.; Assago Milano; 20090; Italie