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Author : Robert S. Hirsch
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780976196013
Total Pages : 584 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (96 download)
Download or read book Aircraft of Air Racing's Golden Age written by Robert S. Hirsch and published by . This book was released on 2004-01-01 with total page 584 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hardbound. History of Air Racing between 1928 and 1939. 584 pages.
Author : Sylvester H. Schmid
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 308 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (555 download)
Download or read book The Golden Age of Air Racing: 1927-1933 written by Sylvester H. Schmid and published by . This book was released on 1983 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Sylvester H. Schmid
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 292 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (555 download)
Download or read book The Golden Age of Air Racing: 1934-1939 written by Sylvester H. Schmid and published by . This book was released on 1983 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Robert S. Hirsch
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780976196020
Total Pages : 487 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (96 download)
Download or read book Aircraft of Air Racing's Golden Age written by Robert S. Hirsch and published by . This book was released on 2004-01-01 with total page 487 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hardbound. History of Air Racing between 1928 and 1939. 487 pages.
Author : Birch Matthews
Publisher : Zenith Press
ISBN 13 : 0760307296
Total Pages : 204 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (63 download)
Download or read book Race with the Wind written by Birch Matthews and published by Zenith Press. This book was released on 2001 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the decades leading up to World War II, air races were often the proving grounds for radical new aviation principles and designs. The people and machines of air racing during this period made tremendous strides and contributed incredible new technologies, aerodynamics, powerplants, and airframes. This unique look at the key players and aircraft of the early 20th century's great air races examines and explains how innovative racing technologies found their way into future fighter and passenger aircraft. Coverage of exciting races like the Schneider Trophy, Pulitzer Trophy Race, and the National Air Races, an in-depth look at their contributions to aeronautics, exclusive line drawings illustrating the technologies, and archival photography make this a must for air racing fans and aviation enthusiasts.
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Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781548167233
Total Pages : 52 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (672 download)
Download or read book Golden Age Air Racers 1929-1939 written by and published by . This book was released on 2017-06-21 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Golden Age Air Racers is a delightful retrospective of air racing in America from 1929 to 1939. Courageous pilots flew constantly evolving aircraft to speed record after speed record, thrilling audiences with their daring. Aviation artist and historian Sonny Schug has captured the essence of that bygone era in 24 evocative paintings, each supported by a short history of the aircraft. The coverage is rounded out with 35 period photos of the aircraft and pilots.Enjoy the art and thrill to the achievements of bold aviators!
Author : William Pearce
Publisher : Specialty Press
ISBN 13 : 9781580072571
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (725 download)
Download or read book American Round-Engine Airliners written by William Pearce and published by Specialty Press. This book was released on 2019 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Readers are brought from commercial air transport's very beginnings to the zenith of what is fondly referred to as flying in the "Golden Age of Air Transport," when jetliners were still on the drawing board or in early production, and still a dream to come for passengers and crew."--Provided by publisher.
Author : Ron Britzke
Publisher : Library Research Associates
ISBN 13 : 9780912526744
Total Pages : 82 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (267 download)
Download or read book Speed King, Rudy Kling written by Ron Britzke and published by Library Research Associates. This book was released on 1994-01-01 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Vincent P. Caire
Publisher : LSU Press
ISBN 13 : 0807142123
Total Pages : 146 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (71 download)
Download or read book Louisiana Aviation written by Vincent P. Caire and published by LSU Press. This book was released on 2012-04-02 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At the beginning of the twentieth century the skies presented a new frontier, one that attracted daredevils, businessmen, politicians, and engineers enticed by a new form of transportation. Louisiana entrepreneurs and pilots proved instrumental in ushering in the Golden Age of Aviation. They advanced aircraft design, revolutionized aerial crop dusting, pioneered airmail routes, pushed the limits of stunt flying, and entertained spectators with air races. A pilot and freelance writer with more than twenty years of experience in the aviation industry, Vincent P. Caire chronicles the state's history of flight in 196 vintage and contemporary photographs, many never-before published. Photos of early aviation pioneer John Moisant, air racing champion General James Doolittle, barnstormer Roscoe Turner, aircraft designer James Wedell, and founder of Delta Airlines C. E. Woolman reflect Louisiana's zeal for aeronautics. Caire explains how the efforts of Senator Huey P. Long and Harry P. Williams, co-owner of the Wedell-Williams Air Service in Patterson, Louisiana, influenced the development of viable airmail routes throughout the southeastern United States. Rarely seen photographs depict the Art Deco elegance of the first modern, multioperational passenger terminal in the nation -- Shushan Airport in New Orleans. A captivating visual tour spanning one hundred years, Louisiana Aviation celebrates the state's air history, evident in Louisiana's seventy airports, 5,000 aircraft, 7,000 pilots, and numerous airshows in operation today.
Author : Ole Steen Hansen
Publisher : New York ; St. Catharines, Ont. : Crabtree Pub.
ISBN 13 : 9780778712022
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (12 download)
Download or read book Amazing Flights written by Ole Steen Hansen and published by New York ; St. Catharines, Ont. : Crabtree Pub.. This book was released on 2003 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: During the Golden Age of flight, planes were pushed beyond their limits, as pilots raced to be the first to cross oceans and continents. At home, out of work pilots gave rise to barnstormers and daredevils who thrilled crowds with their aerobatics. Read about such aviators and adventures as Charles Lindbergh, the MacRobertson Air Race, James Doolittle and speed records, and air mail.
Author : Don Berliner
Publisher : Pen and Sword
ISBN 13 : 1781590729
Total Pages : 184 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (815 download)
Download or read book History's Most Important Racing Aircraft written by Don Berliner and published by Pen and Sword. This book was released on 2013-11-14 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Don Berliner, a prolific aviation author, puts pen to paper once again to provide us with a definitive overview of the most important, influential, and iconic racing aircraft of the last century. The book looks at the incredible variety, growth, and rapid expansion of this area of aviation design and production. Individual events are relayed which deal with teams of designers, often equipped with a lot more ideas than money, making wild dashes for the checkered flag and fame. The excitement of this endeavor is translated here into vivid prose. Supplemented throughout by extensive illustrations (over 200 images) this piece of work is sure to appeal to enthusiasts of the genre interested in seeing the most select racing aircraft of all time consolidated into one volume.??Aircraft featured include the Schneider Cup winning 1919 Supermarine Sealion, the iconic De Havilland Comet, post-war jet racers such as the Lockheed P-80A and the North American F-86A as well as a whole host of Formula One, Sport Biplane and Jet Class racers. Details of the current status of each racer is given, indicating whether the craft is still active or whether preserved models are available for viewing. ??Berliner continues with characteristic style and ease of delivery, adding to his expanding library of acclaimed Pen and Sword publications.
Author : Christopher Chant
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 0743234790
Total Pages : 406 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (432 download)
Download or read book A Century of Triumph written by Christopher Chant and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2002 with total page 406 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On December 17, 1903, on the windswept beaches of Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, Orville Wright piloted the world's first powered flight, in one of the most famous moments in history. Within a few short years, airplanes of various designs were lifting into the air over Europe and America. Soon, the entire world was caught up in the fevered advance of flight and airplanes, Zeppelins, autogyros and helicopters were making the world a much smaller place. To celebrate the first full century of powered flight premier aviation historian Christopher Chant and world-famous illustrator John Batchelor have joined forces to showcase an astonishing march of progress. From the early experiments of gliderman Otto Lilienthal to the moon walk of Neil Armstrong, it has indeed been A Century of Triumph. From the golden age of Zeppelins to the extreme design experiments of World War II to the fierce modernism of supersonic fighter jets, A CENTURY OF TRIUMPH demonstrates the full richness of mankind's flying craft. In addition to Batchelor's illustrations, the book features never-before-published vintage watercolour posters of pre-World War I aviation races and a treasure trove of photographs. Chant's text combines full histories of the planes themselves with biographical essays on some of the great figures of the twentieth century: the Barnstormers, Igor Sikorsky, Amelia Earhart, Chuck Yeager, and the Apollo XVII astronauts, among others. A CENTURY OF TRUMPH is a visual and factual feast for anyone who marvels at the majesty of flying.
Author : DK
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 0744056861
Total Pages : 322 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (44 download)
Download or read book Aircraft written by DK and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2022-04-26 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Take an action-packed flight through the history of aircraft and discover the intrepid pioneers who made a dream reality Uncover the engineering behind more than 800 aircraft models, from military jets to commercial planes. This visual history book captures the fascinating story of airplanes and aviation, and how their groundbreaking discovery has influenced the 21st Century. Inside the pages of this aircraft book, you’ll discover: • The history of military and commercial aircraft from all over the world, decade by decade, to the present day in stunning visual detail • Comprehensive catalogs highlight the most important aircraft of each period along with their specifications and unique features • Showcases on particularly celebrated aircraft – such as the Supermarine Spitfire and Concorde – in beautifully photographed “virtual tour” features • The stories of the engineers and manufacturers that created marques like Boeing and Airbus Take to the skies Modern flight has opened the world up to new opportunities and paved the way for the development of advanced research and technology. But, what made it so groundbreaking? This book uncovers the stories behind the first airplane models, the development of flight, and brings you to present-day marvels such as the Gypsy Moth and Supermarine Spitfire. The Aircraft Book is filled with stats, facts, and photographs that create a visual tour and allows you to see inside key commercial and military aircraft models from the exterior to the cockpit. Aviation enthusiasts will also be captivated by the manufacturer of aircraft engines and how famous models like Boeing and Lockheed became household names. Love history? Discover even more with DK! DK's The Definitive Visual History series is an iconic celebration of design and history. Packed with fascinating facts and statistics, these high-quality visual guides cover everything from history and notable designs to the people and technology that made it possible. Books in this series include The Car Book, The Train Book, The Tank Book, and so much more.
Author : Charles A. Mendenhall
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780933424012
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (24 download)
Download or read book The Air Racer written by Charles A. Mendenhall and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The photos in this edition are black and white. Revised and updated edition. A data bank of 4 & 5 view drawings covering over 245 of the most famous aircraft in the history of air racing. Coverage from 1909-1994. Includes technical specs, performance figures, paint schemes, etc.
Author : Keith O'Brien
Publisher : HMH Books For Young Readers
ISBN 13 : 1328618420
Total Pages : 315 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (286 download)
Download or read book Fly Girls written by Keith O'Brien and published by HMH Books For Young Readers. This book was released on 2019 with total page 315 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From NPR correspondent Keith O' Brien comes this thrilling Young Readers' edition of the untold story about pioneering women, including Amelia Earhart, who fought to compete against men in the high-stakes national air races of the 1920s and 1930s--and won. In the years between World War I and World War II, airplane racing was one of the most popular sports in America. Thousands of fans flocked to multiday events, and the pilots who competed in these races were hailed as heroes. Well, the male pilots were hailed. Women who flew planes were often ridiculed by the press, and initially they weren't invited to race. Yet a group of women were determined to take to the sky--no matter what. With guts and grit, they overcame incredible odds both on the ground and in the air to pursue their dreams of flying and racing planes. Fly Girls follows the stories of five remarkable women: Florence Klingensmith, a highâe'school dropout from North Dakota; Ruth Elder, an Alabama housewife; Amelia Earhart, the most famous, but not necessarily the most skilled; Ruth Nichols, a daughter of Wall Street wealth who longed to live a life of her own; and Louise Thaden, who got her start selling coal in Wichita. Together, they fought for the chance to race against the men--and in 1936 one of them would triumph in the toughest raceof all. Complete with photographs and a glossary, Fly Girls celebrates a little-known slice of history wherein tenacious, trail-blazing women braved all obstacles to achieve greatness.
Author : Geza Szurovy
Publisher : Zenith Press
ISBN 13 : 0760303975
Total Pages : 168 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (63 download)
Download or read book Wings of Yesteryear written by Geza Szurovy and published by Zenith Press. This book was released on 1998 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A nostalgic look at open-cockpit and cabin-class aircraft of the 1920s, 1930s and 1940s.
Author : F. Robert van der Linden
Publisher : Smithsonian Institution
ISBN 13 : 1588344533
Total Pages : 259 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (883 download)
Download or read book The Nation's Hangar written by F. Robert van der Linden and published by Smithsonian Institution. This book was released on 2012-11-06 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Nation's Hangar: Aircraft Treasures of the Smithsonian offers a fascinating textual and visual history of civilian, military, and commercial aviation from the earliest balloon flights to today's most advanced aircraft. The Nation's Hangar charts the awe-inspiring history of flight around the world. F. Robert Van Der Linden, a Smithsonian curator and leading expert on aviation history, explains the fascinating stories behind aviation's great technological advances and provides historic and social context that highlights the many ways in which these innovations have changed the course of human history. The Nation's Hangar is also a visual delight. The Smithsonian aircraft collection has never looked so compelling and sleek. The Nation's Hangar is a must-have for that fly boy or fly girl in your flight pattern.
