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1) Comet!
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This new volume from the respected and well-regarded aviation historian and author Graham Simons is sure to appeal to all aviation enthusiasts, including as it does a wide array of historical sources and archival information drawn together into one consolidated volume the closest to a definitive study of the craft than any produced before. Extensively illustrated throughout, the book features details lifted directly from enquiry and salvage reports,...
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In this entertaining history of the jetliner, Jay Spenser traces aviation's challenges from the outset, and follows the flow of the simple yet powerful ideas that led us to defy gravity. Here are the pioneers-innovators such as Otto Lilienthal, Igor Sikorsky, Louis Blériot, Hugo Junkers, and Jack Northrop-whose amazing contributions collectively solved the puzzle of flight. Along the way, Spenser demystifies the modern jetliner, examining the airplane...
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Commercial air travel began just over a century ago. In that time there have been groundbreaking civilian aircraft, such as flying boats, the first pressurized cabin aircraft, jet and supersonic aircraft, as well as immense changes in the capacity of a typical airliner: in the 1920s aircraft struggled to carry 20 passengers, today some models can carry up to 800 people.The book includes many types, from cargo transports and freighters, through flying...
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This detailed study of Japan's fearsome WWII fighter covers its legendary combat career along with color images and technical information.
The quality of Japan's Mitsubishi A6M Zero shocked Allies Forces at the outbreak of the Pacific War. Armed with two 20mm cannon and two 7.7mm machine-guns, it was highly maneuverable and structurally very strong, despite being lightweight. When it first took flight in 1939, it was far superior to any other fighter...
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Great Britain's aircraft industry started in 1908, with the first formally registered organization in the world to offer to design and build an aeroplane "for commercial gain." This book tells the complete story of the 110 years since the start, all the companies formed and the aircraft they produced, highlighting the advances in aeronautical ambition and technology. It is the story of the creation, survival and decline of all one hundred and twenty-three...
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By some margin the most successful British medium-range airliner ever produced, the world-beating Viscount was a sublime combination of Vickers state-of-the-art postwar design and Rolls-Royces cutting-edge power-plant technology, both companies being at the very peak of their powers during the types genesis and evolution.
Tracing its origins back to the wartime Brabazon Committee, the Viscount was one of several designs from various British aircraft...
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Many stories abound of the daring exploits of the RAF's young fighter pilots defying the might of Hitler's Luftwaffe, and of the dogged courage of the men of Bomber Command flying night after night over Germany in the face of flak and Focke-Wulfs, yet little has been written about the pilots who provided the key evidence that guided the RAF planners — the aerial photographers. Ken Johnson joined No.1 Photographic Reconnaissance Unit as an eighteen-year-old...
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The Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes (Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross), known simply as the Ritterkreuz (Knight's Cross), was the highest German military award of the Second World War. Instituted on 1 September 1939, to coincide with the German invasion of Poland, it was awarded for leadership, valor or skill. As the war progressed, higher variants were instituted, namely the Knight's Cross with Oak Leaves, Knight's Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords,...
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This is the story of two airmen an RAF Rear Gunner and a Luftwaffe Pilot. Alexander Ollar was raised in the Highlands of Scotland. He became an exceptional sporting shot and volunteered as an RAF Air Gunner in 1939. Helmut Lent enrolled for pilot training in the Luftwaffe as soon as he was old enough. Both were men of integrity and honour. Alec completed his first tour of 34 operations with 115 Squadron and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Medal...
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No other technical development since the introduction of gunpowder has had as great an influence on warfare as the aircraft. From its early beginnings as simply a means of aerial reconnaissance to its utter supremacy on the battlefield, the aircraft has evolved into the most versatile and precise killing machine known to man.In this wide-ranging and comprehensive study, David Sloggett, an internationally-respected defence analyst, investigates the...
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A brilliant, groundbreaking slice of military history, this riveting story of white-knuckled action over one of Europe's most heavily defended targets in the waning days of World War II also tells of the aftermath of the Linz, Austria, bombing-the heart-wrenching tales of survival and recovery, and the toll of warfare on both sides.
In April 1945, Linz was one of Nazi Germany's most vital assets. It was a crucial transportation hub and communications...
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A classic in every sense of the word, the re-issuing of this book is sure to provoke an enthusiastic response. First published in 1986 by Airlife, its publishing history has seen a great number of glowing reviews generated, coming from both historians and participants in the proceedings that the author so eloquently relays.
The book charts Crosley's service career in the Fleet Air Arm during the entire period of the Second World War. Part of his...
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Keith Anderson has over 40 years of experience in aviation as an A&P mechanic, authorized inspector (IA), commercial pilot, flight instructor, and aeronautical engineer. He has worked in Part 91, 121, and 135 operations, has held multiple DOM (Director of Maintenance) positions, and has taught at the university level. His pilot/mechanic experience includes almost 10 years of living and working in Central and South America and Africa. Keith has worked...
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The Influence of Air Power upon History makes a startlingly new analysis of the far-reaching implications flight has had on warfare, politics, diplomacy, technology, and mass culture. Author Walter Boyne examines the application of airpower from the very earliest days of the balloon down to the current era of space warfare and postulates some new and controversial theories that are certain to arouse comment. The author unerringly depicts the contributions...
16) Eyes in the Sky: A Global Perspective on the Role of UAVs in Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissa
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From the simple plaything of hobbyists to the high-tech guardians of national security, the story of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) is a thrilling flight into the frontier of technological innovation. "Eyes in the Sky" charts this breathtaking ascent, offering readers an inside look at the machines and systems shaping the modern world, both in the air and on the ground.
Embark on a journey that spans continents, delving deep into the extraordinary...
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The remarkable autobiography of a pioneering female aviator who left a privileged life to serve in World War II. Her father was a millionaire race-car driver who became chairman of Bentley Motors, and her grandfather cofounded the De Beers mining company. But by the late 1930s, debutante Diana Barnato had enough of her affluent, chaperoned existence and sought excitement in flying-soloing at Brooklands after only six hours' training. Joining the Air...
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In the Cockpit II: Inside History-Making Aircraft of World War II provides close-up access to the instrument panels, controls, and crew stations of 34 legendary World War II aircraft in the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum's impressive collection. Using a high-end digital camera with a wide-angle lens and complex shooting techniques that combine digital precision with manual dexterity, photographers Eric F. Long and Mark A. Avino expertly...
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There is perhaps no other commercial airliner as iconic as the Boeing 747. A presence in our skies for over forty years, it has transported hundreds of thousands of passengers across the world. From its introduction with Pan American Airlines in 1970, it has persevered as one of the forerunners of commercial flight. Often labelled the 'Queen of the Skies', this is an aircraft revered by passengers and aircrew alike. The first wide-body airliner ever...
20) El Éxito Del Transporte Aéreo: ¿Para qué sirve? ¿Cuáles son sus ventajas? Empresas populares y mu
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En un mundo que se glabaliza rápidamente, no hay ninguna necesidad de demorarse y quedarse atrás en la carrera de ratas. Cualquier medida para entrar en la siguiente vuelta debe ser tomada para maximizar los recursos propios y la logística que dice la necesidad.Las empresas de transporte ya no pueden hacer uso de los métodos tradicionales (y casi obsoletos) hoy en día. Sí, el envío todavía puede hacerse a través de carreteras y autopistas...
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