The History of Aviation Book

The History of Aviation is a 448 page hardcover book that celebrates humankind's desire to conquer the skies. From the earliest musings on the mechanics of a bird's wings to the super-efficient computer controlled aircraft of tomorrow, this book explores the history of aviation, including both military and civil aviation.

Illustrated with more than 400 photographs and artworks, the book starts with the dream of flight, the pioneers of powered flight in the early 1900s, airships for both peace and war, and aviation in World War I. It then covers the growth of aviation around the world after WWI, then covers aviation during World War II, leading to the genesis of the jet. Other chapters cover rotary wing development, the growth of civil aviation after WWII and the quest for speed, and then aviation during the cold war. The book concludes with a history of modern commercial aviation and military aviation in tomorrow's world.

This hardcover book is a great way to learn more about the aircraft in your collection, and it also makes a great gift for anyone interested in aviation! The book measures approximately 12 inches by 9 inches in size.

Price: $15.99

Item Number: BO-HA01

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