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Flight : the complete history of aviation / R.G. Grant ; with Philip Whiteman.

Grant, R. G., (author.). Whiteman, Philip, (author.).

Summary:
"From the Wright brothers' first powered flight to Concorde's final voyage, Flight takes you sky-high, swooping you through world aviation history. 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. 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. 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. 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"-- Provided by publisher.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9780744048452
  • Physical Description: 456 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 29 cm
  • Edition: First edition, Revised edition, American edition.
  • Publisher: New York, NY : DK, 2022.

Content descriptions

General Note:
"Smithsonian"--Cover.
Includes index.
Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes index.
Subject: Aeronautics > History.

Available copies

  • 3 of 3 copies available at SPARK Libraries.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 3 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Gettysburg Library 629.13 GRANT (Text)
Endowment: Air Explorer Post #605 Named Endowment, 2022
35740635851041 Nonfiction Available -
Reading Public Library RPL - Main 629.1309 Gra (Text) 33223008929563 Non-fiction Available -
Hughes Library 629.13 GRA (Text) 32378005265279 Adult Nonfiction Available -


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